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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Harmony Aircraft Services has opened a private hangar at Malta International Airport (LMML). The France-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider specializes in supporting Dassault Falcon jets, as well as ATR regional airliners.
The facility is located in the Safi Aviation Park in Malta and will have some space available for storing aircraft. Harmony has made the investment to boost its activities across the Mediterranean region, including work for operators based in Libya.
“The launch of Harmony Aircraft Services Malta marks a transformational leap in our ability to control quality, reduce downtime, and better serve our customers with tailored aviation support,” said Pierre-Olivier Edouard, the group’s CEO. “It’s not just a hangar, it’s a foundation for next-level service delivery and strategic independence.”
The company’s main MRO base is at France's Lyon-Bron Airport (LFLY) where, as part of the Dassault FalconCare A program, it is approved to work on types such as the Falcon 10/100, 50, 2000, 900, 7X, and 8X. It also develops supplemental type certificates for modifications, including flight recorder and ADS-B installations.

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