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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Increased eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Bottom Line
49 of its two-seat autonomous aircraft were delivered in the second quarter of 2024
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Airports
London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity
UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EBAA Goes It Alone with EBACE Show after NBAA Sells Stake
Europe's business aviation industry group will promote the Geneva show without its U.S. partner
Accidents
Crew Error Caused Premier I Fatal Crash in Malaysia
Second-in-command pilot was not type rated in the business jet
Training and Workforce
USAIG Gives Policyholders Access to VAI's Risk Program
ORRA program coaches help helicopter operators to be more resilient in dealing with risk
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anra Demonstrates Drone Inspections of New York's Power Infrastructure
Mission Manager software coordinated a fleet of drones gathering video and data
Aircraft
Court Overturns Zunum's Trade Secrets Verdict against Boeing
U.S. District Court ruling reverses damages totaling more than $70 million
Training and Workforce
IADA's NextGen Committee Makes Strong Start to Its Work
Group has held in-person and virtual events for newcomers to the industry
Aircraft
Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry
The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Airports
Skyportz Reports Orders for New eVTOL Aircraft Vertipad Concept
Australia-based company said three customers have committed for 1,000 vertipads
Aircraft
Airbus Completes 500th U.S.-built Airliner in Alabama
A321neo narrowbody aircraft will be delivered to Delta Air Lines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Archer and Joby Build Momentum in Last Stretch to eVTOL Service Entry
U.S. advanced air mobility frontrunners announce second-quarter results
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Regulations and Government
Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Training and Workforce
First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe
Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Charter & Fractional
Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite
The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Battery Group CATL Invests in AutoFlight's eVTOL Aircraft Plans
The Chinese companies will work together to develop batteries supporting longer range and higher payloads for aircraft
Training and Workforce
Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim
Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely
Environment
Air New Zealand Keeps Electric Aircraft Plans Despite Net-zero Target Stall
The carrier has scrapped its 2030 target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Engines
Moya Switches to Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The vehicle is intended for applications such as cargo deliveries and crop spraying
Rotorcraft
Helicopters Contribute To Strong Growth at Leonardo
Orders, revenues, and earnings grew during the first six months of 2024
Airlines
Ecojet Plans To Operate Arc Aerosystems' Linx P9 Hybrid Helicopter
UK green start-up airline wants to operate domestic services with zero carbon emissions
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Liability Insurance Option for Aviation Contractors
Insurance underwriter Worldlink Specialty and Oneglobal Broking introduced the new AeroPro liability insurance product
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base
The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
