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
Regulations and Government
UK, U.S. Regulators Collaborate on eVTOL Certification
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will work closely with the FAA on eVTOL type certifications.
FutureFlight
Beyond Hype and Disillusionment, Advanced Air Mobility Will Fulfill Its Potential
Experts and newcomers in the advanced air mobility sector this week gather at the UK's Farnborough Airport for the Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit.
FutureFlight
Business Aviation Group Luxaviation and Rolls-Royce Power Up For Advanced Air Mobility Operations Network
Luxaviation says initial eVTOL operations could start from its extensive network of private terminals in some 120 locations worldwide and aircraft could be managed under its 15 air operator certificates.
FutureFlight
New U.S. Legislation Provides Firmer Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility
During the Vertical Flight Society’s recent Transformative Vertical Flight conference in San Jose, California, Supernal's head of policy, Diana Cooper, addressed how regulatory paths may be getting clearer.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation-Rolls Tie-up Signals Bizav’s Move into AAM
Luxaviation's partnership with Rolls-Royce is one of the strongest signals yet that business aviation will play a role in the advanced air mobility sector.
FutureFlight
How Electra Plans To Deliver Fixed-wing Payload and Range in Helicopter Habitats
The U.S. company is completing development of the hybrid-electric powertrain it intends to fly on a two-seat technology demonstrator by the end of 2022, en route to type certification in 2026.
FutureFlight
UK's Future Flight Challenge Pushes for Green and Inclusive Air Transport
The government-industry alliance is working to achieve objectives for 2030 that were published in the 2021 "Future Flight Vision & Roadmap" document.
ATC
Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety
EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
FutureFlight
Natilus Claims Blended Wing Autonomous Freighters Will Transform Air Freight Business
The California start-up says it will have a full-scale prototype flying by around mid-2023 and it is targeting type certification and first deliveries in 2026.
FutureFlight
Tech Mahindra Joins Engineering Team To Bring Aska Flying SUV to Market
The Indian technology group is partnering with California-based start-up NFT to develop the four-seat Aska personal transportation vehicle that the companies say could complete type certification in 2026.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Chinese Regulators Adopt Special Conditions for EHang's Autonomous EH216 eVTOL Aircraft
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's acceptance of special conditions for certifying EHang's two-seat, fully autonomous vehicle should clear the way for its approval for operations in China.
FutureFlight
Airbus and CFM to Advance Zero-E Hydrogen Propulsion Plan Using an A380 Airliner Testbed
The European aerospace group is evaluating three potential designs for a hydrogen-powered airliner under the ZeroE project that it announced in September 2020.
FutureFlight
AutoFlight Promises an Air Mobility Cost Revolution with Its Prosperity I eVTOL Aircraft
The Chinese company aims to present a preproduction version of the four-seat aircraft by late 2022 and be ready to start type certification work in the first quarter of 2023.
FutureFlight
Elroy Air Makes the Case for Chaparral's Transformation of Air Cargo Services
The U.S. start-up is working to bring its autonomous, hybrid-electric Chaparral C1 VTOL cargo transporter into commercial service by 2023.
FutureFlight
Skyports and Eve Start Work on eVTOL Concept of Operations for Japan
The partners are among several advanced air mobility companies engaged with Japanese authorities with a view to launching eVTOL air taxi services in the country from 2025.
FutureFlight
H2Fly Is Ready for the Next Leg of Its Flight Path to Hydrogen-powered Commercial Aviation
The German start-up has completed flight testing of its HY4 technology demonstrator and is working with Deutsche Aircraft to start flying a converted Dornier 328 regional airliner.
FutureFlight On The Radar
New Forecast Sees Vast Advanced Air Mobility Services in the Asia Pacific Region by 2050
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and tranportation consultancy Roland Berger say the Asia Pacific market could generate annual revenues of $36.9 billion by 2050.
FutureFlight
Joby eVTOL Prototype Aircraft Has Accident During Flight Testing
The company reported the accident in an 8K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16.
FutureFlight
Rolls-Royce Teams with Embraer and Wideroe on New Green Regional Airliner Plan
The Norwegian airline is joining a 12-month joint study with the UK-based aero engines group and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
Rotorcraft
Joby eVTOL Prototype Involved in Flight-test Accident
One of Joby Aviation’s two eVTOL prototypes had an accident during flight testing in California.
Airlines
Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation
Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.
FutureFlight
MightyFly Steps Up Flight Testing for Automated, Autonomous Cargo Deliveries
The company's MF-100 aircraft is remotely monitored by fully trained pilots and will be able to operate from small landing sites where freight can be automatically transferred to and from last-mile ground vehicles.
FutureFlight
Eve Prepares to Fly Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype As Order Book Swells
Operators in Australia this week made agreements with the manufacturer that could lead to 90 more of its eVTOL aircraft entering service from 2026.
FutureFlight
AirAsia Plans Urban Air Mobility Service with Leased VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
The Southeast Asian scheduled airline has agreed to take at least 100 of Vertical Aerospace's four-passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft from leasing group Avolon.
Aircraft
AirAsia Makes Plans for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
The Malaysia-based airline group is set to lease 100 of Vertical Aerospace's four passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon for flights booked on its app.
Engines
ST Engineering to Offer Quick-Turn Support For Leap-1B Engines
The Singapore-based maintenance, repair and overhaul provider will provide quick-turn servicing of the Boeing 737 Max turbofans by the end of 2023.
Charter & Fractional
Shore-to-Ship Drone Deliveries Could Cut Costs and Carbon
ST Engineering, Skyports, and Sumitomo are starting a trial program to deliver cargo to ships docked off Singapore using uncrewed aircraft.
FutureFlight
Japan's All Nippon Airways and Toyota Back Joby's eVTOL Rideshare Plans
The partners will work to launch eVTOL air taxi services in Japanese cities such as Osaka by 2025, as part of a government-backed plan for advanced air mobility.
FutureFlight
Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park Could Be an Advanced Air Mobility Hub
Volocopter and Skyports both see potential for the airfield location to play a part in their plans for introducing eVTOL aircraft services in the Southeast Asian country by 2024.
FutureFlight
How Traffic Management Collaboration and Data Sharing Could Unlock Autonomous Flight
Air traffic navigation service provider Skyway is partnering with other specialists like weather data group TruWeather to offer an open support system for uncrewed and piloted aircraft.
