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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Dassault Falcon 2000, 2000DX, 2000EX, 2000EX EASy, 2000LX, 2000LXS, and 2000S

Charles Alcock

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and heavy maintenance on Japanese-registered Dassault Falcon 2000EX business jets. This approval is the first time the agency has approved the Dassault Aviation subsidiary as an overseas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization.
Data from Asian Sky places Japan as East Asia’s third-largest business jet market, with 81 aircraft based there as of the end of 2024. According to Dassault, the Falcon 2000EX has sold well in the country due to its combination of range and the ability to make steep approaches and access short runways.
“We see potential in Japan, as it is a sizable business jet market and because operators there want to send their aircraft to an OEM-owned MRO organization that is certified nationally and internationally,” said Ivan Lim, regional v-p for Asia with ExecuJet MRO Services. “We applied for JCAB approval in response to market demand. As customer queries from Japan come in, we will look to further expand the aircraft types in Japan we can serve.”
Kuala Lumpur-based ExecuJet MRO Services is already approved by 15 other regulators, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, FAA, and EASA.

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.

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia To Work on Falcon 2000EX 

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators 

ExecuJet MRO Services’ facility in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur is now approved to maintain Japanese-registered Dassault Falcon 2000EX business aircraft.

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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