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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Airbus, Air France-KLM, airports group ADP, and the Choose Paris Region development agency has called for expressions of interest to create so-called hydrogen hubs at Paris airports to fuel future hydrogen-powered aircraft. The international call—launched with the support of the Choose Paris Region agency—aims to build an airport ecosystem around hydrogen, major corporations, start-ups, laboratories, and universities.
The partners see three main requirements for meeting a European Commission goal to set the conditions for the introduction of hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035. They include the means to store, transport, and distribute gaseous and liquid hydrogen in an airport environment; the diversification of hydrogen use in airports and aeronautics (ground handling vehicles and equipment, rail transport at airports, energy supply for buildings or aircraft during ground operations, etc.); and a so-called circular economy allowing for the recovery of hydrogen gas dissipated during liquid hydrogen refueling and the recovery of the by-product from the production of decarbonated hydrogen. The partners began accepting applications on Thursday and have opened the bidding until March 19.
The effort coincides with Airbus’s own aim&nbsp;to introduce a hydrogen-powered narrowbody airliner by 2035. Last year the manufacturer&nbsp;unveiled three concepts in development under the project designated ZeroE.
“Airbus is determined to drive a bold vision for the future of sustainable aviation&nbsp;and to lead the transition to zero-emission commercial flight,” said Airbus vice president of engineering Jean-Brice Dumont. “Hydrogen is one of the most promising technologies that will help us meet that objective—but we won't be able to do it alone. This revolution will also require our regulatory and infrastructure ecosystems to change worldwide. Airports have a key role to play in enabling that transition, starting today, and we hope that this open innovation initiative will foster the development of creative projects and solutions.”

Charles Alcock

Airbus is working on various hydrogen-powered airliner concepts through its ZeroE program. (Image: Airbus)

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