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.

Managing Editor

Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

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Gulfstream G200 and G280, also IAI Galaxy

Beechcraft King Air 200, 250, and 260 Series

Gulfstream GIV, GIV-SP,G300, G350,  and G450

Charles Alcock

Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued an approved maintenance organization certificate to Germany’s FAI Technik. The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility can now fully support Nigerian-registered aircraft including Bombardier Challengers and Learjet 60s; Hawkers; and Beechcraft Premier 1/1As and King Air twin turboprops. It can also handle maintenance checks up to 1C for the Gulfstream G280, G450, G500, G550, and G650/650ER.
FAI Technik has been supporting operators in Nigeria for more than a year, mainly providing aircraft-on-ground support through alliances with local Part 145 maintenance organizations. The work will be conducted at either of the company’s German bases in Nuremberg or Berlin, or facilities in Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria. At its Nuremberg headquarters, FAI has 108,000 sq ft of space across three hangars.
“We are pleased to receive this latest important approval from the Nigerian CAA,” said Michael Axtmann, FAI Technik’s managing director. “FAI Technik is experiencing srong demand for maintenance support in Nigeria and across Africa in general. We look forward to continuing to build strong relationships in Nigeria and growing our customer base.”

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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FAI Technik Approved to Maintain Nigerian Business Aircraft

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Challenger 600 Series

Hawker 600/700/800/900 and BAE 125 Series

Beechcraft Premier I/IA

Gulfstream G200/G280/Galaxy

King Air 200 Series

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Gulfstream GIV/GIV-SP/G300/G350/G450

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