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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
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Oregon Explores Using Jump's eVTOL Emergency-response Aircraft To Save Lives in Rural Communities
The western U.S. state's department of aviation wants to ensure an emergency-response time of less than eight minutes.
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Flexjet and Eve Simulation Exercise Role-plays How eVTOLs Will Be Part of Private Aviation
Flexjet plans to add up to 200 of Eve's four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to its business aviation service network on both sides of the Atlantic.
Engines
Rolls-Royce To Exit Electrical Propulsion Business
The aircraft engine maker is looking for buyers for its Electrical division
Rotorcraft
Brazil's Omni Will Add Three AW189 Helicopters to Fleet
Omni Helicopter International is mainly active in South America's offshore oil and gas sector
Environment
Virgin's SAF Transatlantic Flight is COP28 Prelude
The air transport industry aims to demonstrate SAF's potential as political skepticism surrounds UN gathering in the UAE
FutureFlight
New UK Airline Ecojet Agrees to Lease ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
The start-up plans to operate domestic flights with hydrogen-powered regional airliners.
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EASA Approves Lilium as Design Organization in Key Step toward eVTOL Aircraft Type Certification
The Germany-based company is seeking concurrent type certification for its Lilium Jet with air safety regulators in Europe and the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Konner Appoints Distributor for Ultralight Helicopters
The Italian company is displaying its K-1 and K-2 models at this week's European Rotors show
Environment
Azul Plans To Electrify Caravan Fleet with Surf Air
Brazilian airline seeks to convert 27 Cessna Caravans to electric power
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Investors Acquire Charter Platform Fly Victor
Aviation Investment Group has bought all outstanding shares from founder and chairman Clive Jackson
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EHang Progresses on Its Long March to Air Mobility Leadership
Some Western observers appear not to have grasped the different approach China is taking to advancing its air mobility revolution, prompting skepticism about EHang's apparent rapid progress in bringing autonomous eVTOL vehicles to market.
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Training and Workforce
Central Flying Service To Run Arkansas Aviation Academy
The new flight training center is a partnership with the University of Central Arkansas
Charter & Fractional
Charter Group KlasJet Cleared To Operate in Canada
The Lithuania-based company is part of the Avia Solutions Group
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Electra Starts Flight Tests with Hybrid-Electric STOL Technology Demonstrator Aircraft
The two-seat EL-2 Goldfinch has made two short flights, on November 11 and 19, from the company's base at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia.
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Japan Airlines Explores Green Propulsion Options with H2Fly and Universal Hydrogen
Germany's H2Fly and California-based Universal Hydrogen are among the pioneers developing hydrogen propulsion systems for commercial aircraft.
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U.S. EXIM Bank Approves $169 Million Loan for eVTOL Developer Beta
Beta Technologies has current and prospective customers for its electric aircraft in India, Japan, New Zealand and Canada.
Airlines
Airbus Lands More Orders For A350 Airliners
Emirates Airlines will add 15 more of the long-haul widebody jets to its fleet
Engines
Spanish Airline Commits To Operating Electric Aircraft
The regional airline will buy 10 electric propulsion conversion kits
FutureFlight
Overair Backs Efforts To Launch eVTOL Air Services in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
The City of Arlington wants vertiports to be operational in time for it to host the soccer World Cup tournament in 2026.
Training and Workforce
Flydubai and CAE To Establish Flight Training Center
The new facility expected to open in January 2025
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Eve Launches Urban Air Mobility Partnerships in Dubai and India
During this week's Dubai Airshow, the eVTOL aircraft developer announced new alliances with operator Hunch Mobility and vertiport developer Kookiejar.
Airports
Farnborough Airport Seeks Approval for Traffic Growth
The business aviation airport wants to increase its annual flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000
Aircraft
Archer Stakes Claim to eVTOL Markets in UAE and India
The four-passenger Midnight aircraft is on display at the Dubai Airshow
Environment
KPMG Report: Aviation Struggling To Decarbonize
Governments need to give stronger incentives to increase sustainable aviation fuel production
Aircraft
Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
FutureFlight
Middle East Aircraft Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jets At Dubai Airshow
The Dubai-based aircraft broker currently markets business jets and will target private buyers for the eVTOL aircraft.
Engines
MTU Steps Up Work on Fuel Cells and Water-Enhanced Turbofan
Key objectives are to support new narrowbody airliners by the mid-2030s and larger aircraft by 2050
