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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The FAA has certified Aerospace Design &amp; Compliance (ADC) as a production approval holder (PAH) with parts manufacturer approval (PMA). Announced on Wednesday,&nbsp;the approval&nbsp;authorizes the U.S. company to design, manufacture, and certify aircraft parts as airworthy.
According to ADC, it is now positioned to offer a one-stop solution for modification designs, FAA certification, and parts manufacturing. It operates from a new 12,000-sq-ft facility in Melbourne, Florida.
The company, which is part of Atlantic Jet Partners, spent months completing the required FAA audit process for the approvals. It had to demonstrate that it has a PAH/PMA-compliant quality system and satisfactory manuals, processes, and facilities.
“ADC can now deliver what very few organizations in our industry can: fully integrated design, certification, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution, all in-house,” said Joe Rizzo, chief operating officer of Atlantic Jet Partners. “It’s a game-changer for both internal and external customers.”
The group is looking to support other companies needing FAA-approved facilities and services. This could include those needing a supplemental type certificate and that need a qualified manufacturing partner to work from data approved by the aviation safety agency.

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.

Aerospace Design & Compliance Secures FAA Parts and Production Approval 

Florida company is now a production approval holder with parts manufacturer approval 

Aerospace Design & Compliance is now authorized to design, manufacture, and certify aircraft parts as airworthy with the FAA’s PAH and PMA certificates in hand.

Aerospace Design & Compliance Secures PAH, PMA Approval

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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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