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

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first replacement of an engine accessory gearbox (AGB) on a Bombardier Challenger 604. The work was conducted to fulfill the requirements of a service bulletin issued by GE Aerospace, maker of the twinjet’s CF34-3B1 engines.
The facility in Johannesburg replaced the AGB on a Nigerian-registered Challenger while it was undergoing a 96-month scheduled aircraft maintenance check. Conducted on-wing to reduce downtime, the work started with a borescope procedure to confirm that the AGB needed to be replaced.
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is an authorized service center for the CF34-3B1 engine. Dassault Aviation wholly owns the company, which supports Falcon aircraft and various Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Hawker models, with maintenance facilities in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, and the Middle East.
"Our ability to do both the airframe and engine MRO work at the same time and at the same facility reinforces our position as the ‘go-to’ maintenance organization for aircraft operators because we can streamline the maintenance process,” said Vince Goncalves, regional v-p for Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services.

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.

ExecuJet MRO Services Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace 

ExecuJet’s service center in Johannesburg replaced the accessory gearbox on a Challenger 604’s CF34 engine while conducting a 96-month scheduled airframe check.

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

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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.

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