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
FutureFlight
Workhorse To Sell SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog
Moog is paying $4 million to take on Workhorse's SureFly eVTOL program.
FutureFlight
Bye Aerospace and Battery Developer Oxis Work to Boost Flight Times
Oxis says its lithium-sulfur batteries will support a 50 to 100 percent increase in how long electric aircraft can fly.
FutureFlight
Community Air Mobility Initiative Formed To Shape Urban Air Mobility Policy
The Community Air Mobility Initiative aims to work directly with local and state officials as well as focus on public education.
Aircraft
Bye Aero, Oxis Work To Boost Electric Aircraft Flight Times
Oxis Energy believes its lithium-sulfur batteries could increase flight endurance times for electric aircraft by between 50 and 100 percent
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Sees Some Sign of Recovery
Demand for offshore helicopter services is improving, but it could take more time for contract rates to improve for operators
FutureFlight
eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering
EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
FutureFlight On The Radar
EHang's SEC Filing for Nasdaq IPO Sheds Light on Risks Facing eVTOL Pioneers
EHang is the first eVTOL start up company to go public with an IPO on Wall Street
FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Labour Party Considers Demand for Electric-only Private AIrcraft Flights
A report by UK environmental groups Fellow Travellers and Commonwealth called for a ban on private jets from 2025.
Aircraft
UK Labour Party Mulls Ban on Fossil Fuels for Bizcraft
A new report calling for a ban on fossil fuel-powered private aircraft from UK airports from 2025 is being considered by the UK Labour Party
Aircraft
eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering
EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
Aircraft
Volocopter Launches VoloDrone eVTOL Freight Aircraft
Volocopter has added standardized rail attachment system to its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft to transform it into the new VoloDrone freight-carrying model.
Rotorcraft
New-format Vertical Flight Expo To Open at Farnborough
The Vertical Flight Expo promises a trade show focused on more than just helicopters, by incorporating unmanned aircraft and urban air mobility.
Aircraft
XTI Reaches Terms on New Investment in TriFan 600 eVTOL
XTI stands to receive up to $29 million in new investment for its TriFan 600 eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Jet Edge Expand Management Fleet with BBJs
Jet Edge's Boeing Business Jets can be charted for $14,000 per hour.
Aircraft
Lilium Jet eVTOL Completes First Phase of Flight Testing
Lilium Jet has finished the first phase of flight testing and says it is on track to complete certification of its eVTOL aircraft in 2025.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Tweaks Charter Portal To Boost Aircraft Operator Profits
Avinode adds new features to its online charter marketplace to help operators better manage their profit margins.
Aircraft
EHang Partners With Vodafone for eVTOL Connectivity
Telecommunications group Vodafone will provide SIM cards to support communications for EHang's family of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avinode Integrates FlightBridge with Schedaero
Online charter marketplace Avinode integrated its FlightBridge travel management and Schedaero flight operations systems to help operators manage trips.
Aircraft
Is Urban Air Mobility Part of Business Aviation's Future?
Multiple exhibitors at the 2019 NBAA-BACE show are involved in developing technology for the fast-emerging urban air mobility sector
Aircraft
Vertical Says Seraph eVTOL Is Top of the Pack for Payload
Vertical Aerospace is flight testing its Seraph eVTOL prototype and has boosted its engineering capacity with the purchase of motorsport group MGI.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Opens London Office To Support Euro Expansion
Fractional ownership group Flexjet says its new London office will provide a hospitality center for customers.
Airports
Airports Rise to Technology Challenge Posed by Drone Threats
London and Paris airports have taken a lead in addressing drone disruption threats to operations.
Airlines
Airlines and Airports Plan For Widespread Drone Disruption
Airlines worry that political protest groups could use deliberate drone incursions to cause widespread disruption at airports.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone Food Delivery Service To Launch in North Carolina
Flytrex is set to use drones to delivery food in the North Carolina city of Holly Springs under FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
Airports
Omni Handling Prepares to Expand in Portugal and Spain
Slot congestion in Lisbon has led FBO group Omni to expand its handling services at other locations in Portugal and Spain.
FBOs
Euro Jet Expands Ground Support Network
Euro Jet will soon have 13 lounges across eastern Europe with the addition of new lounges in Tirana and Bucharest
Airlines
Pilots Call Off September 27 Strike at British Airways
Pilots union BALPA called off a planned strike at British Airways on September 27, but it could take more strike action through January 2020.
Engines
Safran and Boeing Jointly Invest In Battery Specialist EPS
The investment by Safran and Boeing in EPS is expected to improve production rates and costs for electric batteries to power aircraft.
FBOs
UK FBO Chains Plan Expansion in Manchester, Bournemouth
Weston Aviation is adding its fifth UK FBO at Manchester, while XLR Executive has opened a new facility in Bournemouth.
Charter & Fractional
Industry Calls For Stronger Penalties on Illegal Charter
At the Air Charter Expo, business aviation associations called for tougher action against illegal charter flights.
