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 this week announced the expansion of its partnership to support the development of software for its urban air traffic management (UATM) system. The <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-07-17/eve-reveals-new-evtol-design-and-cabin-mockup">eVTOL aircraft developer </a>has signed a letter of intent with vertiport infrastructure specialist Bluenest to jointly develop technology to automate vertiport operations.
Announcing the agreement on November 29, Eve said that its planned <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-10-13/eve-and-skyway-will-integrate-air-traffic-management-and-vertiport">UATM software</a> will be an agnostic platform that could be used by any of the eVTOL aircraft being developed for applications such as air taxi services. The company is working on a <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/eve">four-passenger design </a>that it hopes to have certified and ready to start commercial operations in 2026.
Bluenest is part of the Spain-based infrastructure group Globalvia. It will now join several existing partners working with Eve to develop operational models for advanced air mobility that can be tailored to the specific needs of different regions and aircraft applications.
“Our software will support the integrated operation of urban air mobility aircraft, optimizing operational performance and safety, as well as preparing for both scale and eventual integration of uncrewed vehicles,” said Eve’s co-CEO Andre Stein.

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Vertiport group Bluenest is working with Eve Air Mobility to develop software for urban air traffic management. (Image: Eve)

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