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
Volocopter Says It Has Funding To Complete Certification of eVTOL Aircraft
The company will not disclose which of its existing investors have committed to provide new funding
Airlines
Mesa Airlines Revealed as Backer for XTI's TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft
XTI has enlisted support from AVX Aircraft to step up design work on the turbine-powered aircraft
Aircraft
Helicopter Operator Teams with Airbus To Prepare eVTOL Air Services
The memorandum of understanding does not cover orders for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Revolution.Aero Draws Advanced Air Mobility Leaders to London
Electric aircraft developers will face scrutiny from independent analysts and the financial community
Security
UK Tightens Bizav Passenger Security Requirements
Operators, pilots, and owners can be fined £10,000 for not complying
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Set To Fluctuate in June and July
European Championship soccer tournament in Germany and the Paris Summer Olympics are two bright spots
Charter & Fractional
China's Shanxi Province Will Fly Tourists in EHang's eVTOL Aircraft
An agreement calls for up to 500 of the two-seat pilotless aircraft to be delivered
Charter & Fractional
Opul Jets Seeks Charter Market Edge With Starlink Connectivity
The UK-based operator is installing the SpaceX technology on its Bombardier fleet
Fuel
Sparfell Offers Book-and-claim Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The aircraft management and charter group's fleet of aircraft is growing
Aircraft
Electra Exceeds STOL Performance Targets in Test Flights
The company intends for its hybrid-electric aircraft to need no more than 300 feet for takeoffs and landings
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ACJ TwoTwenty Combines Space and Range
The cabin interior was designed and installed by Comlux
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI's Support for Business Aviation Keeps Growing
The company has been in business for 35 years and has added new services in recent years
Charter & Fractional
Lilium Rolls Out Plan for French Riviera eVTOL Air Service Network
The manufacturer has also firmed up its agreements with eVolare and Luxaviation
Avionics
EASA Clears ProLine Fusion Avionics for Citation CJs
European-registered aircraft can now be fitted with the Collins avionics suite
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Scales Nice Cabin Tech for Aircraft, Including eVTOLs
New version of cabin management and IFE platform will be available in 2025
Security
Airspace Risks Are Part of Permacrisis Threat to Aviation Safety
World Overflight Risk Conference will convene in Warsaw in July
Training and Workforce
How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises
MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available
Regulations and Government
EASA and FAA To Address eVTOL Certification at Safety Conference
Questions remain as to whether EASA will validate the FAA's performance-based approach
Charter & Fractional
Early Bizav AI Use Cases Could Free Up Human Bandwidth
MySky and Web Manuals are tapping artificial intelligence for their software platforms
Aircraft
VoltAero Displays Cassio 330 Mockup with Partner Sky2Share
The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Navigates Political Minefield
EBAA's new leader Holger Krahmer calls for industry to be more vocal and transparent
Engines
Hydroplane Demonstrates Integrated Fuel Cell Powerplant
The California startup has released video of its Protium aircraft
Environment
Software Aims To Make Carbon Reduction Transparent and Manageable
Azzera is expanding its Celeste platform to provide more complete support for business aviation
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Frustrated by Brexit Barriers as Election Approaches
Obstacles to flight crew licensing and approvals for maintenance providers pose big problems
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Regulations and Government
EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement
Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
Airports
Biggin Hill Creates Thriving Niche as London Bizav Hotspot
It is 30 years since entrepreneur Andrew Walters took control of the UK airport
Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Prepares eVTOL Flight Simulator With Dufour
Dufour prepares to start flight testing with smaller Aero2 utility drone
Fuel
SAF Inventory Management Tool Added to Celeste Platform
The software can handle multiple carbon compliance jurisdictions
FBOs
UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees
The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
