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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Engine support provider BizJet International is making its first public appearance under its new name, Lufthansa Technik Engine Services (LTES). The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company—which has been part of German maintenance, repair, and overhaul group <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2007-01-30/lufthansa-technik-expands-bizav-presence-us-market">Lufthansa Technik</a>&nbsp;for more than half of its 38-year history—has adopted the new brand to underline its expanded North American role in its parent company’s global network.
Since 2004, LTES has supported Rolls-Royce’s Tay 611-8 and -8C turbofans for the Gulfstream IV and 450 business aircraft. The Tulsa facility is also equipped to repair and test engines including the V2500, and the CFM56-5B and-7B that power Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.
In 2016, LTES was included in Lufthansa Technik’s Mobile Engine Services network, which expanded its service offering into commercial airliner engine support. Along with other Lufthansa Technik facilities, the U.S. company provides onsite engine maintenance and repair solutions.
At the start of this month, Michael Scheferhoff took over as president and CEO of LTES, having previously served as managing director and head of operations for the Americas with Lufthansa Technik Component Services. He succeeded Thomas Illner, who has moved to his former position at Lufthansa Technik Component Services.
“With over 650 full engine overhauls and more than 600 Mobile Engine Services events, we have accomplished much, but there is still more to come,” Scheferhoff said. “Leveraging the strength of the Lufthansa Technik brand will help us strengthen our presence and solidify our ambitions in both the corporate and commercial engine services markets.”
According to the company, the scale of the LTES operation has grown with its increasing share of the engine support market for the Americas. It is now the second-largest repair station in the Mobile Engine Services network.

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