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
Archer Expands eVTOL Launch Edition Program to Indonesia
Manufacturer expects to deliver first aircraft for trial operations in the UAE in coming weeks
Charter & Fractional
Luminair Orders Trio of Falcon 900LXs for Charter Fleet
Hamburg-based operator will take delivery of the business jets by year-end
Training and Workforce
Aviation Needs To Recruit 1.5 Million Professionals
CAE published its latest Aviation Talent Forecast at the Paris Air Show
Engines
ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada Partner on NextGen Engines
Plans could include new turboprops for ATR'S Evo concept
Aircraft
AIN Agrees To Acquire Leeham News & Analysis
Leeham News & Analysis provides expert analyses of the commercial aerospace sector
Airlines
Republic Set To Evaluate Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft
Company’s CX300 airplane will open the Paris Air Show flying display
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Parrot Launches Flock of AI-Based Micro UAVs and an Autopilot
Anafi UKR drone can be deployed in military or public safety missions
Aircraft
Pipistrel Displays Multirole Nuuva and Surveyor Aircraft
Second Nuuva V300 drone prototype is set to start flight testing
Avionics
eVTOL Programs Prompt Agile Innovation at Honeywell
Honeywell says AAM start-ups have made it more agile in its approach to innovation
Aircraft
VoltAero Unveils Redesigned Hybrid-electric Cassio 330
Five-passenger aircraft could begin flight tests next year
Regulations and Government
Tariff Strife and Military Conflict Vex Industry Leaders
U.S. policy reset could prompt aerospace and defense sector realignment
Aircraft
Air Taxi Group Revo Kickstarts Paris Show Order Spree
Deals for more than 1,000 airliners anticipated during 2025 event
Airlines
Airframers Aligned on Airliner Market Growth
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all published new market forecast on the eve of the Paris Air Show
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Vie for Attention at Paris Air Show
Beta's Alia CX300 aircraft is expected to turn heads with its flying display
Aircraft
Hungary’s Air Force Set To Receive L-39 Skyfox Trainers
In late May, Hungarian pilots completed training with Aero Vodochody
Aircraft
American States Seek Foreign Aerospace Investment
State representatives at Paris Air Show play down concern over Trump tariffs
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
