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

Aviation Concepts Technical Services Incorporated (ACTSI) has broken ground for the construction of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Subic Bay International Airport (RPLB) in the Philippines. Set to open in May 2026, the hangar complex will span 75,347 sq ft, increasing the company’s capacity to support a variety of business aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
A recent ceremony to mark the occasion was attended by officials from the Subic Bay Freezone Authority who are supporting ACTSI in the project.
ACTSI, established in 2010, is an authorized warranty repair facility for Gulfstream Aerospace’s business jets. It holds international approvals from the FAA and regulators in the Cayman Islands, San Marino, and Bermuda.
“This investment strengthens ACTSI’s vision of being a leading independent MRO provider in the Asia-Pacific, dedicated to providing aircraft owners and operators with consistent and reliable maintenance and parking services,” said T.J. Trinidad, the company’s president. “The new hangar reflects phase 2 of our long-term strategy to significantly increase ACTSI’s capacity to serve our growing clientele.”

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.

ACTSI Builds Expanded Philippines Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facility

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ACTSI Starts Work on Expanded Philippines MRO Facility

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