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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

ExecuJet MRO Services is marking the 25th anniversary of its business aircraft support activities in Australia and New Zealand. The South Africa-based group opened its Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (YSSY) facility in 2000 and has since added bases at airports in Melbourne (YMML and YMEN), Perth (YPPH), Brisbane (YBBN), Auckland (NZAA), and Wellington (NZWN).
Since Dassault Aviation acquired ExecuJet MRO Services in early 2019, it has continued to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities and now employs almost 100 people. For example, it is now certified to provide line and heavy maintenance for all Falcon business jets, as well as supporting multiple other aircraft types.
The company’s mobile repair teams respond rapidly to AOG situations across Australasia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region. In addition to approvals from aviation regulators in Australia and New Zealand, it holds certificates from authorities in the U.S., Indonesia, Bermuda, San Marino, and the Cayman Islands.
“Our greatest asset is our people,” commented Grant Ingall, regional v-p of Australia at ExecuJet MRO Services. “We have engineers who’ve grown with us for decades, and we’re equally committed to mentoring the next generation. That combination of deep experience and new energy is what keeps us competitive and responsive to our customers’ evolving needs.”
The group also has facilities in Dubai; Kuala Lumpur; Brussels and Kortrijk, Belgium; and Johannesburg.

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 Marks 25 Years of Business Aircraft Support in Australasia

Maintenance provider has multiple bases across Australia and New Zealand

Since 2000, ExecuJet MRO Services has been supporting business aircraft in Australia, with bases in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland, & Wellington.

ExecuJet MRO Marks 25 Years of Service in Australasia

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News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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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TBO Extension To Include Citation Bravo, Encore Engines

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Three global warehouses maintain inventory of about 150,000 parts

Parts Flying Out of Massive Textron Aviation Warehouse

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West Star is authorized Embraer Legacy/Praetor overhaul facility

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News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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The network offers swift response times for AOG and remote maintenance needs

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The company is expanding space, capabilities, and workforce

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