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.

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While Dassault continues to be tight-lipped about the timing of the first flight for its in-development Falcon 10X, the ultra-long-range business jet’s engines are closer to being ready for service entry. Announcing strong first-half financial results late last week, Rolls-Royce confirmed it has completed all major engine certification tests and has filed reports with regulators for approval.
During Dassault’s financial results <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-07-22/defense-bolsters-dassault-trappier-decries-us-tariffs">press conference</a> on July 22, the French group’s CEO, Éric Trappier, steadfastly blocked reporters’ questions about the timing of the 10X’s first flight. The new Falcon flagship is expected to complete type certification and enter service in 2027. Now, the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-04-08/first-falcon-10x-taking-shape-final-assembly-hall">first prototype</a> is in the advanced stages of assembly at the company’s Bordeaux-Mérignac factory.
Meanwhile, Dassault has been busy expanding the high-altitude performance envelope for the in-service Falcon 6X. In July, a flight-test team successfully conducted takeoffs and landings at El Alto International Airport (SLLP) near La Paz&nbsp;in Bolivia, which has an elevation of 13,325 feet.
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