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
Maintenance and Modifications
Piper Aircraft Extends Boeing's Role as Parts Supplier
Boeing Distribution, which formerly traded as Aviall, has run Piper's parts distribution network since 2010
Aircraft
Gama Buys King Airs for Scottish Air Ambulance Service
Three modified King Air 350Cs will have a cargo door for boarding patients
Aircraft
Vertical's Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype Begins Flight Tests
The full-scale aircraft is the second prototype built by the company, and features new technology
Environment
Dovetail to Supply Battery Packs for Crisalion's eVTOL Aircraft
Both companies have operations in Spain, with Dovetail also based in Australia
Airports
Dubai Clears Air Chateau To Develop Vertiports
The company already operates a heliport at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport
ATC
Demo Shows How Ground Control Stations Could Support eVTOL Flights
Honeywell and Frequentis conducted the flights in Austria during June
Engines
H3 Dynamics Will Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Lyte VTOL Aircraft
The companies will also work to install hydrogen electrolyzers at airports to produce the fuel
Engines
GKN Develops Electric Aircraft Wiring With Vaeridion and H55
Vaeridion is developing a nine-passenger "Microliner" to connect smaller cities
Aircraft
Electra's eSTOL Aircraft Will Use Honeywell Flight Controls and Actuators
Honeywell Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in the U.S. start-up
Engines
Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances
Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
Security
Conflict Lessons Drive Real-time Defense Tech Upgrades at Rafael
The Israeli company's air defense systems have saved lives in the current conflict
Environment
GKN Ups Commitment to Airbus' Sustainable Wing Project
SusWingS is aiming to develop a new generation, greener aircraft wing
Training and Workforce
Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing
The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
Airlines
Wilbur Air Plans to Operate Crisalion's Integrity eVTOL in Australia
Wilbur Air is a subsidiary of advanced air mobility ground infrastructure group Skyportz
Aircraft
Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles
Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Aircraft
Embraer Logs Super Tucano Order, Rolls Out E-Jet Upgrades
Paraguay's air force will take six of the light attack and training aircraft
Aircraft
Supernal Debuts S-A2 eVTOL and Prepares to Fly Demonstrator
Hyundai Motor Group owner says company has a responsibility to mitigate car congestion
Engines
ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles
Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
Engines
Tata Applies AI and Quantum Computing to Crack Tough Aerospace Challenges
India-based group expands its work with Rolls-Royce on hydrogen fuel systems
Engines
Safran Will Provide Electrical Power for Boeing's X-66 Flight Demonstrator
NASA-backed program is exploring technology for next-generation single-aisle airliners
Aircraft
Vertical Starts Ground Tests With Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype
Flight tests will start when the UK Civil Aviation Authority issues a permit to fly
Aircraft
Asian Sales Group Plans to Buy VoltAero Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Global Sky signed a memorandum of understanding for 15 of the five- to 12-seat aircraft
Airports
Milan Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Plans call for vertiports across the Lombardy region
Engines
Preliminary Design Complete for SWITCH Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
RTX companies Pratt & Whitney and Collins are working with multiple partners on EU-funded work
Engines
Rolls-Royce Reports Progress with Pearl 10X Engine
Manufacturer says early operations with the Pearl 700 turbofans on the Gulfstream G700 are "flawless"
Aircraft
Eve Adds Funding and Partners to eVTOL Aircraft Program
The Embraer spin-off now has cash runway to support work through 2027
Engines
Jekta and ZeroAvia Team to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Seaplane
Hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 features quadruple the range of the battery-powered model
Airports
Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure
Aircraft
Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
ATC
Air Traffic Controller Drought Calls for New Approach to Training
CAE aims to make the recruitment and training process more efficient
