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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility
Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril
Avionics
Drone Developer Destinus Acquires AI Pioneer Daedalean
Destinus has put plans for a hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft on hold
Accidents
UK’s Birmingham Airport Closed after B200 Emergency Landing
Crew and passenger escape unharmed after landing on failed main gear
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Losses Reduced with Slight Q2 Revenue Dip
Private flight provider plans $50 million in further cost cutting
Aircraft
What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?
Part 4 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NASA Teams With Reliable Robotics On Large UAS Airspace Integration
Partnership builds on previous work on detect and avoid technology
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Opens Central Florida Falcon MRO Center
New Melbourne facility includes a paint shop and aircraft modifications capability
Aircraft
Eve Evaluates Alternative Beta Motors for eVTOL Aircraft
Beta Technologies’ propulsion system could replace motors developed by Nidec
Charter & Fractional
Sale of Blade’s Pax Ops Set To Boost Medical Division
Medical flight revenues are growing faster than passenger operations
Airlines
Japanese Airline ANA Expands eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby
Joby will fly its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft at the Expo 2025 event in Osaka this October
Engines
Rolls-Royce Files Pearl 10X Engine Certification Data
All major testing for Falcon 10X’s turbofans is now complete
Charter & Fractional
Joby Buys Blade Passenger Operation for eVTOL Air-taxi Service
eVTOL aircraft developer acquires infrastructure and customer base
Aircraft
Aciturri Signs To Make Airframes for Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Scope of production package covers the wing, empennage, pylons, and fuselage
Regulations and Government
FAA Clears eVTOL Certification Path with Powered-lift Rules
Frontrunners Joby, Archer, and Beta have all welcomed the recent publication of a new advisory circular
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EHang Conducts Cargo Delivery Service Demo with VT-20 Autonomous eVTOL
Flights connecting Zhuhai and Guangzhou carried seafood and medical samples
FBOs
Jet Aviation Acquires AstonSky FBO at Paris Le Bourget
Acquisition means business aviation services group now has 31 FBOs worldwide
Fuel
Waste Carbon to SAF Process Touted as Cost Breakthrough
UK start-up's CEO Andrew Symes expresses concern over deprioritizing aviation decarbonization
Aircraft
EBACE Show to Alternate Between Geneva and Other Cities
A static display of aircraft will return for the 2026 show
Aircraft
What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?
Part 3 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Fuel
Luxaviation Commits to 15-year eSAF Supply Contract
Icelandic company IDunnH2 will start supplying eSAF to the business aviation group from 2029
Maintenance and Modifications
Dubai Bizav Group Extends Mx Approval to Falcon 900EX
Falcon Technic is also now approved to maintain batteries and emergency locator transmitters.
Training and Workforce
Textron Unveils M-346N Jet Trainer for U.S. Navy Bid
U.S./Italian partnership will compete with Boeing’s T-7A and Lockheed Martin T-50A
Rotorcraft
China’s Skyco Leasing Group Orders More H175 Helicopters
Six of the twin-engined rotorcraft will be operated by China Southern Airlines General Aviation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs
Agreement avoids 15% tariffs that go into effect for other products on August 1
Aircraft
L3Harris To Equip Electronics Warfare G550s for Italy
The converted business jets will have electromagnetic attack capability
Rotorcraft
Airbus Starts H160M Helicopter Flight Tests
French armed forces are set to receive 169 H160M Guépard rotorcraft, starting in 2028
Training and Workforce
Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator
7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system
Aircraft
Stralis Signs Up U.S. Launch Customer for Hydrogen-powered Bonanza
California-based Aviate Enterprises has agreed to buy an unspecified number of the converted light aircraft
Regulations and Government
Elixir’s Two-seat Trainer Gains FAA Part 23 Certification
Approval gives the French manufacturer access to the U.S. flight school market
Operations
NetJets Opens Service Hub at London Farnborough Airport
New UK facility is expected to maintain operator's European fleet more efficiently
