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

Daher Aircraft has inaugurated a customer support and logistics center in France. The 64,600-sq-ft facility, located at Jonzac-Neulles Airport (LFCJ), opened on Friday and includes spare parts stores, as well as aircraft maintenance and equipment overhaul capability.
The site in the west of France has replaced Daher’s nearby Merpins facility in the Charente-Maritime region, offering space for growth. It benefits from having direct access to the airport’s 4,494-foot runway.
In addition to supporting Daher’s family of TBM turboprop singles, the facility will also assist owners of around 3,000 legacy TB and Rallye light aircraft made by Socata (acquired in January 2009). The center will support diverse aircraft, including Airbus helicopters operated by French police, as well as Cirrus and Grob trainers.
Daher said it will increase the workforce at this site from 32 to 40 people. Under its EASA Part 21J design organization approval, it can manufacture replacement parts, in addition to supply and repair existing hardware.
“This inauguration marks another important step in Daher Aircraft’s commitment to further strengthening our global support network and the comprehensive services it provides,” said Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert. The facility was built for Daher by the local Haute Saintonge municipal government.

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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