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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Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee has approved Beijing-based ExecuJet Haite to provide line and base maintenance for Bombardier Challenger and Embraer Legacy business aircraft registered in the Central Asian country. The certification announced today is the Chinese maintenance, repair, and overhaul company’s first approval in this region.
China borders Kazakhstan, and ExecuJet Haite sees Central Asia as a growth opportunity. According to the company, there are eight to 10 Bombardier Challengers based in Kazakhstan and about the same number of Embraer Legacys.
“We believe we are well-placed to serve operators from Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asia region because of our proximity to that market,” said ExecuJet Haite general manager Paul Desgrosseilliers.
The company operates heavy maintenance bases at <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-08-27/beijings-daxing-airport-gets-new-bizjet-mro-center">Beijing Daxing International Airport</a>&nbsp;(ZBAD) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (ZBTJ). It also has line maintenance operations at Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA).
ExecuJet Haite, which is a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, is certified to support the French airframer’s Falcon business jets, as well as multiple types produced by Embraer, Bombardier, and Gulfstream. The group also handles avionics upgrades, satellite communications equipment installations, aircraft painting, and cabin interior refurbishments.

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