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.

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Eve Air Mobility has signed letters of intent covering potential sales of 50 more of its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft that could be operated in Costa Rica. On June 30, the Embraer subsidiary announced agreements with Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia that build on the sales momentum it achieved at the Paris Air Show in June, where it sealed deals with prospective air taxi operators <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-06-14/eve-predicts-30000-evtols-global-fleet-2045">Revo</a> and <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2025-06-18/embraer-boosted-airliner-and-military-deals">Future Flight Global</a>.
The partnership with Aerosolutions is based on that company’s plans for a new operation in Costa Rica called Aeros Electric Airlines. The customer intends to use the Eve vehicle to operate on sectors of up to around 30 nm, connecting airports with resorts and so-called eco-destinations along the Central American country’s Pacific coast.
The agreement with Bluenest by Globalvia covers arrangements for vertiports in Costa Rica and providing operational support. Globalvia already operates the country’s main highway and has been supporting Eve for some time with infrastructure development and trial operations near Guanacaste.
<h2>EHang Books More eVTOL Orders</h2>
Also on June 30, China’s EHang announced a purchase order for 50 of its already-certified EH216-S autonomous eVTOL vehicles. Its latest customer is Guizhou Scenic Tourism Development, which plans to use the aircraft for sightseeing flights in Guizhou province.
On July 1, the manufacturer signed another agreement with Reignwood Aviation Group. This did not specify how many EH216-S aircraft will be purchased, but the general aviation company has agreed to work with EHang to develop so-called low-altitude economy services at Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand. The EH216-S is currently only approved for operations in China.

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