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
Operations
EBACE 2025 Show Will Open with New Welcome Celebration
Organizer EBAA is making several changes to the format of the business aviation trade show
Aircraft
Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator
Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Phenix Jet Reports First Temporary Registration in Asia
Process was completed at Singapore's Seletar Airport in five days
Airlines
United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner
Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner
Accidents
Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience
A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operator Signs for More Atea Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft
Philippines-based company signed a letter of intent with France’s Ascendance
Aircraft
Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator
A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short
U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027
Aircraft
Aura Aero’s Integral E Electric Aerobatics Model Achieves Inverted Flight
The electric-powered two-seater has made 15 flights since early December 2024
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GKN Aerospace Prepares To Absorb Impact of U.S. Tariffs
UK-based group is assessing how best to mitigate increased costs and supply-chain complexity
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerospace Design & Compliance Secures PAH, PMA Approval
Florida company is now a production approval holder with parts manufacturer approval
Airports
Oxford Airport Outsources Handling, Security to Unifi
U.S.-based aviation services group is already present at 220 airports
Rotorcraft
Helijet Gifts S-76A for Medical Flights in Ukraine
Helicopter has been used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia
Accidents
Hawker Overshoots Runway at Morocco’s Fès–Saïss Airport
Two pilots and a flight attendant were released from the hospital with light injuries
Aircraft
Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry
Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010
FBOs
Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs
Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018
Aircraft
Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family
Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions
Rotorcraft
Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe
Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany
Training and Workforce
Young Charter Professionals Flag Sustainability Concerns
The Air Charter Association is working to nurture the next generation of industry leaders
Engines
Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030
H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical
FBOs
ExecuJet’s German FBOs Prepare To Support Major Events
Business aviation services group is upgrading the lounge of its Munich FBO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France’s Daher Aircraft Says Its Investments Boost U.S. Aviation
CEO calls for transatlantic unity, arguing that no one wins from a trade war
Aircraft
Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer
Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Demonstrates Airliner Cabin Seating Improvements
Operators now have more options to upgrade existing Pinnacle seats
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Advances Low-profile Cabin Systems
Discreet, lightweight speakers and controls are only seen when needed
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors
AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated
Fuel
Luxaviation Backs SkyPower Project To Boost Green Fuel
Project SkyPower is supported by the CEOs of 15 aviation and energy companies
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines
Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs
Engines
Stralis Sources Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Aircraft Conversion Plans
Test flights with a converted Bonanza A36 single-engined aircraft could start by the end of 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date
The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas
