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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Safran Electrical &amp; Power is preparing to open a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Singapore. On Tuesday, the French aircraft engines and systems group signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore Economic Development Board to agree terms for the new base, which will focus on supporting aeronautical electrical equipment.
The 30,1000-square-foot facility is to be located in the Seletar Aerospace Park and will accommodate 50 employees from the Thales aeronautical electrical systems business that Safran acquired in October 2023. Thje company will use it for production as well as MRO work. The business unit specializes in electric conversion, power generation, and electric motors for civil and military aircraft.
Safran has had operations in Singapore for more than 45 years, with activities spanning commercial aviation, helicopter propulsion, aircraft equipment and interiors, as well as defense. With the opening of the new site, it will have almost 800 local employees across seven entities and locations.
“This industrial site is a testimony to Safran’s commitment to Singapore as a major regional hub,” said Valerie Patuel, CEO of Safran Singapore. “It will further strengthen our ability to support the increasing commercial aviation demand in the ASEAN [Association of South East Asian Nations] region.”
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News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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