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.

Bombardier Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650

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

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.

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.

Germany's FAI Technik Approved to Maintain Nigerian Business Aircraft

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issued aircraft maintenance approval to German company

FAI Technik can now directly support Nigerian-registered aircraft including Bombardier Challengers and Learjets, Hawkers, Premier 1s, King Airs and Gulfstreams.

FAI Technik Approved to Maintain Nigerian Business Aircraft

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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FEAM Aero Will Support SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft Operators

Chad Trautvetter

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

40,000-sq-ft hangar allows company to expand aircraft maintenance services

Jets MRO Moves into New Digs at Dallas Executive Airport

Curt Epstein

The online tool helps operators find suitable service for aircraft

Aviation Heaven Rolls Out Global MRO Map

Projects were handled over a four-month span

ExecuJet Haite Pulls Off Embraer Legacy Triple Play

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News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Matt Thurber

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Industry experts believed the FAA letter overstepped bounds

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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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

Gulfstream GV/G550

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

Gulfstream G650/G650ER

Bombardier

BAE Systems

Hawker Beechcraft

Textron Aviation

Gulfstream

Israel Aerospace Industries

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