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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Charles Alcock

The 14th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) will be held online from July 28 to 30. The event, which is jointly hosted by the Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Foundation and the Vertical Flight Society (VFS), was to have been part of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, which was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

 


This year’s EAS agenda will feature around three dozen industry experts from 12 countries, with discussions focusing on both eVTOL and electric fixed-wing aircraft. Panelists will address topics including urban air mobility, commuter/regional air services, and community engagement. Participants will include aircraft and propulsion system manufacturers, suppliers, academics, consultants, industry groups, and the U.S. Air Force.

 


“The Vertical Flight Society joined forces with the CAFE Foundation in 2018 to co-host the <a href="https://vtol.org/eas">Electric Aircraft Symposium</a> because we recognized that the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) communities could learn a lot from each other,” said VFS executive director Michael Hirschberg. “For example, distributed electric propulsion is a common element in most of these revolutionary electric-powered aircraft designs.”

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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