Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.
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Vertical Flight Society Convenes Advanced Air Mobility Leaders For Silicon Valley Symposium
The Electric VTOL Symposium running from February 6-8 in Santa Clara, California, is part of the technical association’s VFS Transformative Vertical Flight event.
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FBOs
Atlantic, Joby, and Archer Plan for eVTOL FBO Services
The business aviation services group announced partnerships with two leading eVTOL aircraft developers
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon Orders, Deliveries Dip in 2023
Deliveries of the newly certified Falcon 6X did not start until late November
Charter & Fractional
Fly Legal Day Will Focus Attention on Illegal Charter Flights
The group is urging more reporting of illegal charter activity
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Aramex Considers Odys' Hybrid-Electric Aircraft for Gulf Cargo Services
The Dubai-based logistics group is looking to reduce carbon emissions from its cargo delivery operations
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SkyDrive Forges Partnerships in India To Pave the Way for Advanced Air Mobility
With the Indian subsidiary of its key investor. Suzuki, the Japanese company exhibited a scale-model of its three-seat eVTOL aircraft at a trade show in Gujarat state.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
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German Airports Group Works on Vertiport Plans with eVTOL Aircraft Developer Lilium
Fraport runs Germany's Frankfurt Airport and 30 other airports around the world.
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Business Aviation Group Installs Beta's Electric Aircraft Charging Stations
Beta Technologes' 320 kilowatt charging equipment has been designed to work with any type of electric aircraft or ground vehicle.
FBOs
Atlantic Aviation To Install Electric Chargers at FBOs
Beta's charging stations can support multiple electric aircraft and ground vehicles
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Wave Says Huntress VTOL's Speed and All-Weather Capability Are a Match for Tough Tasks
The uncrewed hybrid-electric VTOL vehicle can deploy reverse thrust for maneuvers such as stationary hover loitering and landing on a ship.
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Los Angeles Area Airport to Get Joby's Electric Aircraft Charging System
Clay Lacy Aviation is a business aviation services group operating a network of FBOs and an aircraft charter and management fleet.
FBOs
Clay Lacy's John Wayne FBO To Get Joby's Electric Charging Unit
Joby designed its electric charging system to work with multiple aircraft types
Safety
Boeing Max 9 Depressurization Emergency Prompts Grounding
An Alaska Airlines flight landed safely after cabin depressurization at 16,000 feet
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East African Airlines Commit to Surf Air Mobility's Plan to Electrify Cessna Caravan Aircraft
Safarilink and Yellow Wings Air Services operate the turboprop-powered versions of Textron's aircraft on services in Kenya and Tanzania.
Engines
African Airlines Commit To Surf Air's Electric Caravan
Safarilink and Yellow Wings Air Services will convert their existing Cessna Caravan fleets
FutureFlight On The Radar
SMG Lays Out Bold, but Caveated Predictions for Advanced Air Mobility in 2024
The consultancy sees progress on eVTOL aircraft type certification this year, but the frontrunners won't have everything their way.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Guernsey's 2-Reg Aircraft Registry Marks 10th Anniversary
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency and part of the Channel Islands
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EHang Carries Passengers on Demonstration Flights Ahead of First Commercial eVTOL Services
The company announced the next phase of plans for urban air mobility services in Shenzhen, as local government agencies in China step up support.
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EHang Receives Airworthiness Certificate For EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft
The approval cleared the way for a delivery to Eton, which will now start tourist flights in Guangzhou.
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Rolls-Royce and EasyJet Start Hydrogen Fuel Delivery Testing
The UK aircraft engine manufacturer and the low-cost airline are committed to hydrogen powertrains being available for new narrowbody aircraft from mid-2030.
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NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Simulation Exercise Around Dallas-Fort Worth
At its peak, the simulation involved 120 virtual eVTOL flights each hour in the central terminal area of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
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In 2024 Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Embark on Another Pivotal Year
Experts from Honeywell , SMG Consulting and Alton Aviation share their expectations and concerns for an industry sector that now needs to be fuelled by more than hype.
FutureFlight On The Radar
EASA Publishes Updated Proposals Special Condition VTOL Aircraft Means of Compliance
Industry stakeholders have until March 1, 2024, to comment on the European aviation safety agency's additional means of compliance proposals for new eVTOL aircraft.
Safety
EASA Issues Updated Volcanic Ash Airspace Safety Bulletin
Flights have yet to be disrupted by Monday's volcanic eruption in Iceland
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Charter Operator JSX Says It will Buy a Trio of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
The Texas-based company flies regional services under Department of Transportation Part 380 charter rules in the face of opposition from U.S. Part 121 airlines.
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