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
FutureFlight
Mannarino's M-RTOS Operating System Makes First Remotely Piloted Flight
It flew in a light aircraft being used by MicroPilot to develop its autopilot system.
FutureFlight On The Radar
AUVSI President Makes the Case for UAS Remote Identification Rules
He has called for Remote Identification UAS rules to be issued by the FAA without delay in December 2020.
FutureFlight
CS Group Offers New Tools to Support Aircraft Software Testing and Certification
The tools help aircraft developers deal with certification challenges such as meeting Do-178C requirements.
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Direct Combustion of Liquid Hydrogen Could Be a First Step Ahead of Fuel Cells, Says MTU
German aero engine group MTU and the DLR research agency have started engineering work to convert a Dornier 228 airliner to use hydrogen fuel.
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Jaunt Air Mobility Board Appoints Interim CEO to Reboot eVTOL Aircraft Plans
Chief technology officer and cofounder Martin Peryea has taken over as CEO from Kaydon Stanzione, who has left the company.
Aircraft
MTU Empowered by Growing Hydrogen Propulsion Consensus
MTU Aero Engines and DLR have started work on their converted hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 aircraft, but also see direct combustion as an option.
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Airports in Sweden and Norway Offer Testbed For Electric Aircraft Developers
Test facilities are being offered with the support of the European Union-backed Green Flyway program.
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Paris Seeks Partners to Launch Urban Air Mobility Services By 2024
The French capital is opening a "test area" to develop urban air mobility operations at Pontoise airfield and eVTOL developer Volocopter has signed up to support the program.
Charter & Fractional
Paris Seeks Partners to Open Urban Air Mobility Test Area
The French capital is inviting companies to express interest in supporting plans to launch UAM air taxi operations in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.
FutureFlight
EHang Reworks 216 eVTOL Design For Logistics Operations
The 216L version of the Chinese company's two-seat Autonomous Aerial Vehicle features a cargo pod and can carry a 200 kg payload.
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UAS Groups Urge FAA Not to Delay New Remote Identification Requirements
A trio of unmanned aerial systems industry groups want new U.S. Remote ID rules to be released in December as planned.
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Xpeng Confirms Backing for T-One Personal Air Vehicle with Beijing Motor Show Unveiling
The Chinese automotive group has signaled its intention to support development of larger eVTOL aircraft.
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SkyGrid Introduces Mission Application to Support Unmanned Aircraft Operations
The app uses artificial intelligence to simplify the multiple tasks involved in planning and executing flights.
Aircraft
Bell and Xwing Complete NASA Unmanned Demo with APT 70
After demonstrating its detect-and-avoid capability on Bell's APT 70 cargo drone, Xwing is preparing to start flight trials in a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.
FutureFlight
Bell and Xwing Complete NASA Detect and Avoid Flights with APT 70
Flights were made in unsegregated, busy airspace in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and involved operations in Class B airspace and with air traffic control clearances.
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Japan Airlines Teams with Volocopter to Prepare for Launch of eVTOL Air Taxi Operations
The two companies believe they can begin commercial urban air mobility services by September 2023.
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Sabrewing Signs Launch Order for Rhaegal eVTOL Freighter
Saudi Arabia-based Arabian Development & Marketing Co. has become the distributor for the Rhaegal-B in the GCC states and Africa.
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Reliable Robotics Says Its Flight Management System Can Change the Autonomous Flight Equation
The California-based startup says its technology proves that autonomous flight can be safe, reliable and adaptable to different aircraft platforms.
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Eco Helicopters Set to Electrify the R44 Helicopter For UAM Service
The California-based operator will launch its air taxi services with the piston-powered aircraft, before getting approval for a new electric version of the four-seater.
FutureFlight
ZeroAvia Makes First Hydrogen Test Flight With Piper Malibu Technology Demonstrator
The six-seater aircraft took off from ZeroAvia's UK development base with a complete propulsion system including hydrogen fuel cells.
Aircraft
ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry
On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.
FutureFlight
Vertical Teams with Warwick University to Develop Supercharger for eVTOL Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace intends to test the unit on its VA-1X eVTOL aircraft, which is due to enter service by the end of 2024.
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Universal Hydrogen Recruits Fuel Cell Specialist Plug Power for Its Aircraft Retrofit Plan
Plug Power has extensive experience developing hydrogen fuel cell stack technology for ground-based e-mobility applications, including for carmaker BMW.
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Toyota Targets New Autonomous Mobility Investments
The Japanese automaker's $800 million growth-stage Woven Capital Fund could make further investments in urban air mobility.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Aerospace Giants Appear to Be Taking Divergent Paths On Their Journeys to Sustainable Aviation
Announcements over the past week suggest that Airbus is doubling down on investments in zero-carbon propulsion, while Boeing seems to be taking a more conservative approach for both financial and technological reasons.
Aircraft
Heart Unveils Electric Propulsion System for ES-19 Airliner
Sweden-based Heart says it will have the 19-seat, four-engine, fixed-wing aircraft ready to start commercial operations from the summer of 2026.
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Heart Aerospace Advances Plans For ES-19 Electric Regional Airliner
The Sweden-based start-up has developed its own electric propulsion system for a 19-seat aircraft that will initially operate on routes of up to around 250 miles.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UK Bizav Faces Brexit Uncertainties as EU Talks Struggle
The British Business and General Aviation Association discussed multiple question marks hanging over the industry with the Brexit transition set to end.
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Airbus Plans For Hydrogen Airliners in Service By 2035, But May Still Develop An All-electric eVTOL
Airbus says it will complete flight testing of its CityAirbus eVTOL technology demonstrator, despite committing to hydrogen propulsion for larger airliners.
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Turkey's Baykar Plans Larger Flying Car Prototype After Cezeri First Flight
The company achieved an initial untethered flight with a scaled model of its Cezeri flying car in Istanbul on September 15.
