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
Aircraft
Liebherr Highlights Aircraft Systems Innovation
Folding wingtips for Boeing 777X is one of several innovations on display at Paris Air Show
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Electric Aviation Sparks Innovation at Connectivity Specialist
TE Connectivity is showcasing how it is meeting the power management needs of new electric aircraft
Engines
Rolls-Royce Launches Trent 1000 Durability Enhancements
Manufacturer says maintenance intervals could more than double
Engines
Immersion Cooling Could Deliver Lighter, Safer Batteries
Partnership will use AmpCool cooling fluid with DovePack battery systems for electric aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Reports Surge in Millennial Charter Clients
More than half of the charter operator’s customers are now in their 30s and 40s
Regulations and Government
Paris Show To Open with Complex Geopolitical Backdrop
2,500 aerospace and defense exhibitors from 48 countries are booked for June 16 to 22 show
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cabin Accessibility Can Drive Airline Passenger Growth
Engineers are innovating to improve wheelchair and lavatory access
Safety
Head-of-state BBJ To Get Bird’s Missile Defense System
The installation will be covered by a supplemental type certificate from EASA
Maintenance and Modifications
Harmony Aircraft Services Opens MRO Base in Malta
France-based group is approved to support Dassault Falcon business jets
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Diehl Teams with Germany’s DLR for Civil Aviation R&D
Collaboration will focus on aircraft systems, cabin technologies, and supply systems
Engines
Collins Invests in More Advanced Electric Thrust Reversers
New engineering center of excellence has opened in Wolverhampton, UK
Aircraft
Jekta Starts Flight Trials with Amphibious Aircraft Demonstrator
1:9 scaled model of the PHA-ZE 100 will be used to validate digital simulations
Engines
Horizon Boosted by Transition Flight with Cavorite VTOL Demonstrator
Canadian start-up is now beginning to assemble full-scale hybrid-electric prototype
Aircraft
Maximizing Program Payback Remains GKN’s North Star
Aerostructures and engines specialists cherry-pick future tech opportunities
ATC
Redesign of UK Airspace Will Start with London Airports
Aircraft operators will be charged a new fee to support the work
Aircraft
Brazil ANAC Approves Ultra-long-range Gulfstream G700
Manufacturer is exhibiting this week at Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo
Engines
VoltAero Launches Hybrid-electric Powertrain for Kit-built Aircraft
HPU 210 uses a Kawasaki motorcycle engine combined with an electric motor and batteries
Airports
UrbanV Partners With eVTOL Operator FFG to Develop Vertiport Network
Test operations could begin in Rome during 2026
Aircraft
Saudi Group Agrees to be Distributor For Joby's eVTOL Aircraft
Agreement calls for orders of up to 200 of Joby's four-passenger vehicles
Charter & Fractional
Beta Makes First Electric Flight into New York City Airport
Energy cost for 45-minute flight into JFK was just $7
Security
Widening Drone Warfare Raises Airspace Risks over Russia
Osprey Flight Solutions warned of risks from Russian surface-to-air missiles at all altitudes
Aircraft
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Starts Piloted Test Flights
First pilot-on-board flights featured conventional takeoffs and landings
Rotorcraft
Aerial Inspections Make the Difference in Fighting Bushfires
Powercor deploys Bell 407GXi rotorcraft in Australia
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Steps Up Investment in Customer Support
New customer support leader Lor Izzard is building on earlier improvements
Maintenance and Modifications
Kazakhstan Approves China’s ExecuJet Haite for Maintenance
Beijing-based MRO provider has its first approval in Central Asia
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Rolls Out First D328eco Regional Prototype
The twin turboprop was unveiled at an event in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Aircraft
Vertical Makes Piloted Wingborne eVTOL Flight in Open Airspace
VX4 prototype flew under an extended permit to fly from Cotswold Airport
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Air’s Uncrewed Cargo eVTOL Conducts Night Flight Trials
Undisclosed logistics customer will operate 550-pound payload vehicle under an experimental license
Aircraft
Beta's Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Starts European Tour in Ireland
Flight demonstrations were conducted this week from Shannon Airport
Engines
Scotland Backs ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Manufacturing Site
$12 million in funding released to support Hydrogen Center of Excellence
