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

Aero-Dienst is marking the 20th anniversary of its aircraft maintenance line station in Vienna this week. The Europe-based business aviation services group established the facility in 2006 as part of a network that also includes two other bases in Austria, as well as a Munich-area maintenance center and component shop in Landsberg am Lech, plus its recently-opened <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-10-08/aero-dienst-establishes-spare-parts-outlet-florida">Aero-Dienst America </a>subsidiary in Florida.
Initially, the Vienna facility focused on providing line maintenance for Learjet operators. It has since expanded its capabilities to support all Bombardier business jets, including Challenger and Global models.
In 2017, Dassault Aviation appointed the Vienna line station as an authorized service center for its Falcon aircraft. In mid-2024, Aero-Dienst added Embraer’s Phenom 300 jets to its support portfolio.
Two years ago, Aero-Dienst expanded the site at Vienna International Airport (LOWW) to 16,000 square feet. It now employs 11 people there, including 6 licensed technicians, and supports up to 500 service and maintenance events each year.
“Many regular customers make a point of using their scheduled stops in Vienna for maintenance work,” said Aero-Dienst station manager Christian Weigl. “The appeal of Vienna Airport, a major business aviation hub, along with our central location, which offers easy access to many neighboring airports such as Graz, Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, and Zagreb for AOG cases, has played a key role here.”

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.

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Aero-Dienst Vienna Station Marks 20 Years of MRO Support

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