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
Harmony Aircraft Services Opens MRO Base in Malta
France-based group is approved to support Dassault Falcon business jets
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Diehl Teams with Germany’s DLR for Civil Aviation R&D
Collaboration will focus on aircraft systems, cabin technologies, and supply systems
Engines
Collins Invests in More Advanced Electric Thrust Reversers
New engineering center of excellence has opened in Wolverhampton, UK
Aircraft
Jekta Starts Flight Trials with Amphibious Aircraft Demonstrator
1:9 scaled model of the PHA-ZE 100 will be used to validate digital simulations
Engines
Horizon Boosted by Transition Flight with Cavorite VTOL Demonstrator
Canadian start-up is now beginning to assemble full-scale hybrid-electric prototype
Aircraft
Maximizing Program Payback Remains GKN’s North Star
Aerostructures and engines specialists cherry-pick future tech opportunities
ATC
Redesign of UK Airspace Will Start with London Airports
Aircraft operators will be charged a new fee to support the work
Aircraft
Brazil ANAC Approves Ultra-long-range Gulfstream G700
Manufacturer is exhibiting this week at Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo
Engines
VoltAero Launches Hybrid-electric Powertrain for Kit-built Aircraft
HPU 210 uses a Kawasaki motorcycle engine combined with an electric motor and batteries
Airports
UrbanV Partners With eVTOL Operator FFG to Develop Vertiport Network
Test operations could begin in Rome during 2026
Aircraft
Saudi Group Agrees to be Distributor For Joby's eVTOL Aircraft
Agreement calls for orders of up to 200 of Joby's four-passenger vehicles
Charter & Fractional
Beta Makes First Electric Flight into New York City Airport
Energy cost for 45-minute flight into JFK was just $7
Security
Widening Drone Warfare Raises Airspace Risks over Russia
Osprey Flight Solutions warned of risks from Russian surface-to-air missiles at all altitudes
Aircraft
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Starts Piloted Test Flights
First pilot-on-board flights featured conventional takeoffs and landings
Rotorcraft
Aerial Inspections Make the Difference in Fighting Bushfires
Powercor deploys Bell 407GXi rotorcraft in Australia
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Steps Up Investment in Customer Support
New customer support leader Lor Izzard is building on earlier improvements
Maintenance and Modifications
Kazakhstan Approves China’s ExecuJet Haite for Maintenance
Beijing-based MRO provider has its first approval in Central Asia
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Rolls Out First D328eco Regional Prototype
The twin turboprop was unveiled at an event in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Aircraft
Vertical Makes Piloted Wingborne eVTOL Flight in Open Airspace
VX4 prototype flew under an extended permit to fly from Cotswold Airport
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Air’s Uncrewed Cargo eVTOL Conducts Night Flight Trials
Undisclosed logistics customer will operate 550-pound payload vehicle under an experimental license
Aircraft
Beta's Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Starts European Tour in Ireland
Flight demonstrations were conducted this week from Shannon Airport
Engines
Scotland Backs ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Manufacturing Site
$12 million in funding released to support Hydrogen Center of Excellence
Aircraft
Electra Says EL9 Wind Tunnel Tests Confirm UltraShort Performance
Tests involved a 20% scale model of the nine-passenger commuter and utility aircraft
Engines
XTI Names Powertrain Partners For TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft
Three companies will help prepare for the integration of as-yet-unspecified turboshaft engines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
French Bizav Group Presses for Reversal of Charter Tax
Solidarity tax has added thousands of euros to the cost of some trips
Operations
UAE-based Falcon Group Signs Flight Support Agreements
Logistics group Toll has contracted Falcon to support government and defense missions
Rotorcraft
Leonardo’s Indian Distributor UVA Orders Two AW169s
Universal Vulkaan Aviation has now ordered seven VIP helicopters
Charter & Fractional
RoyalJet Expands with Fleet Refresh and Market Growth
Abu Dhabi-based group is preparing to add Airbus Corporate Jets to its fleet
Avionics
AI and Sensors Set to Boost Aircraft Situational Awareness
Ailumina Vista visual traffic detection system could first be used on helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce Marks CorporateCare Enhanced Milestone
Engine maker has signed 1,500 agreements for its product support program
