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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Charles Alcock

Jet Aviation’s completions center in Basel, Switzerland, has delivered a pair of identical, newly completed Boeing Business Jet Max 8s to an undisclosed customer. The company announced today that the interior work on both aircraft was finished in less than 10 months, which is the shortest downtime Jet Aviation's team has ever achieved with two VIP aircraft.
“Less than 10 months from arrival to certification and redelivery is an incredible achievement, especially for two cabins of this complexity,” said Christoph Fondalinski, Jet Aviation’s v-p of completions. “Our in-house team worked hand-in-hand with the customer to understand their specialized requirements and craft interiors that met these through a combination of state-of-the-art engineering and innovative production techniques. The result was our shortest downtime for two simultaneous aircraft to date and is further testament to our ongoing pursuit of industry-leading efficiency, service, and quality.”
The company handles completion projects for a mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft at the Basel facility. As part of the General Dynamics group and sister company to business jet manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace, Jet Aviation is also active in aircraft management and charter, sales, maintenance, repair and overhaul, FBO operations, and the provision of skilled aviation staff.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Jet Aviation Delivers Pair of Completed BBJs in Just 10 Months

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Jet Aviation Completes Pair of BBJs in Just 10 Months

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