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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Aero-Dienst is teaming with AeroSource International to expand the maintenance, repair, and overhaul services it offers in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The German business aircraft services group announced a partnership with the Bangalore-based aviation consultancy..
According to the companies, the alliance will focus on multiple services such as maintenance, cabin interior upgrades, paintwork, and component installation. AeroSource’s main role will be acting as an interface with India’s growing business aviation client base.
Established in 2000, AeroSource has been active in handling sales transactions for new and preowned aircraft. It is also active in areas such as arranging charter flights and airport consulting.
“India is a dynamic market with tremendous potential and AeroSource’s proven expertise makes them an ideal partner for our expansion efforts,” said Aero-Dienst managing director André Ebach.
Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst also operates MRO bases at Vienna and Klagenfurt in Austria and at Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, as well as a component repair shop at Landsberg am Lech in Germany. The company provides MRO services for business aircraft operators in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and recently announced an expansion of its <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-12-03/aero-dienst-boosts-aog-support-dedicated-teams">aircraft-on-ground service</a>.

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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