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
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Taps New Technologies To Enhance Training
Virtual reality and artificial intelligence are the future of flight training
Safety
AI-based Camera System Pinpoints Foreign Object Debris
Technology allows users to log high definition images and data for future reference
Engines
Skydiving Operator Commits to Electric Caravan Aircraft
Norway's Skydive Voss, Dovetail Electric Aviation and Scandinavian Seaplanes will conduct flight tests
Charter & Fractional
eVTOL Developer Supernal Teams with Blade and Clay Lacy
Two business aviation groups are stepping up efforts to be part of advanced air mobility
Avionics
Ingenio Earns STC For Bombardier Electronic Flight Bags
Cockpit Tablet EFBs are now approved for Globals and Challengers
Charter & Fractional
TAG Expands its Fleet With Nine More Aircraft
Worldwide management and charter fleet now includes more than 80 aircraft
FBOs
ExecuJet Haite Starts Ground Handling Services in Beijing
Company is supporting its partner Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management
Safety
Axis Adds AI Search Tool to Flight Crew Support App
Users can pose questions and get descriptive answers
Training and Workforce
Propair Adds VR/MR Software to Axis Flight Simulators
Austrian companies say the approach will reduce cost and time involved in flight training
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Platform Closes Broker/operator Data Gap
Former charter flight executive says industry needs to abandon its fear of data transparency
Regulations and Government
NBAA Appoints New Member Companies to Leadership Council
Members support advocacy work to speak up for business aviation's contributions to society
Engines
Rolls-Royce Completes Pearl 10X Engine Flight Testing
Turbofan flew more than 36,000 nm fitted to the engine maker's Boeing 747 testbed aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Independence and Innovation Improve Maintenance Support Options
JSSI has diversified beyond its core hourly cost maintenance programs and invested in technology
Charter & Fractional
eVTOLs and eSTOLs Could Reshape Private Aviation
Joby, Lilium, and Electra are all making their case at NBAA-BACE 2024
Aircraft
Asia-Pacific Region Gets Its Own Business Aviation Show
Singapore Airshow organizer Experia Events has launched Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Parliament Blocks Loan Guarantee For Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Company's board of directors are now considering funding options
Aircraft
Aura Aero Will Build Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner in Florida
Daytona Beach International Airport has been confirmed as the site for a new manufacturing facility
Avionics
Honeywell and Merlin Will Merge Autonomous Technology with Anthem Avionics
Partners have agreed to prioritize deployment on military fixed-wing aircraft
ATC
Eurocontrol Forecasts Stronger Flight Growth in Europe
Annual flight volumes in the ECAC states will pass 11 million in 2025
Rotorcraft
Bell Appoints Japanese Dealer for 505 Helicopter
Japan General Aviation Service is already a customer for the larger 429 model
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Parts Service Boosts Supply, Eases Operator Headaches
Hourly cost maintenance provider continues to improve its parts and leasing operation
Maintenance and Modifications
Environmental and Skills Innovation Converge at Biggin Hill MRO
Business aircraft manufacturer acts to reduce carbon emissions and attract technical talent
Safety
Tapping AI You Can Trust To Make Sense of Aviation Manuals
Artificial intelligence-based Amelia platform speeds up searches in operations and maintenance manuals
ATC
Australia's ATC Agency Prepares to Integrate Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Airservices Australia wants to work through plans to launch remotely piloted operations
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Britten-Norman Lands Investment for Islander Production
Northern Ireland-based Beechlands Enterprises makes undisclosed investment
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Brazilian State Bank Funds Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL Aircraft Factory
Embraer offshoot will receive a further loan of $88 million
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lilium Faces Political Block to Government Loan Guarantees
Opposition to German federal government funding could block Bavarian state loans
Environment
Aerospace Technology Institute Awards Honor Innovators
ZeroAvia, Vertical Aerospace, and Rolls-Royce were among the award winners
Airlines
How Regional Air Mobility Could Boost the UK's Strained Transport Network
Britain's new government is under pressure to invest in public infrastructure
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals Intros PDF Reader for Document Management
Users can upload and link new regulations to existing documents
