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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Gogo has appointed UAE-based Falcon Technic as an authorized dealer for its satellite connectivity systems.&nbsp;Falcon Technic, the maintenance, repair and overhaul division of Alex Group Investment, is now approved to support the distribution and installation of Gogo’s multi-band, multi-orbit Gogo Galileo and Plane Simple equipment. The company’s Dubai facility holds maintenance organization issued by regulators in the UAE and Aruba.
Meanwhile, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority recently issued a design organization approval to Falcon Technic, clearing it to handle aircraft cabin refurbishments and exterior upgrades. The agency also issued an <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-11-18/falcon-technic-earns-uae-design-organization-approval">air operator certificate</a> to sister company Alex Jet Aviation Services, which provides charter flights through the Falcon Luxe brand.
In May, Falcon Technic ordered multiple Gogo Galileo HDX antenna systems for the group’s charter fleet. The terminals, which operate through the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite constellation, will be installed on its Bombardier Global Express and 5000 jets.
“The Middle East region is particularly buoyant right now, and we’re pleased to have appointed a local distributor to support our continued growth,” said Dave Falberg, Gogo’s senior v-p for sales in the EMEA and APAC regions.

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