Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • Air Charter Service reports impressive growth in first quarter

Aerospace Home

Air Charter Service reports impressive growth in first quarter

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has seen a 12% increase in charters across its three departments – private jets, commercial airliners and cargo aircraft.

The company, which arranged more than 6,500 charter contracts in 2012, says that it has been a very bright start to 2013. 

Chairman, Chris Leach (pictured), commented: “We are especially pleased with the success of the executive jets department, which has increased charter numbers by an impressive 20% compared to last year’s first quarter. The commercial jets division is growing at a steady pace, too, and cargo remains strong, as always. We have already arranged almost 1,600 charters in the first three months of the year.

Advertisement
ODU RT

“Sales of our jet card – The Lindbergh Card – have really started to take off in this year’s first quarter, helping with the strong growth in private jet figures.”

Leach concluded: “There are currently no signs of this upturn abating. We managed to steadily grow during the recent tough economic years and now we can push on with fresh optimism.”

Advertisement
ODU RT

Air Charter Service arranges more than 6,500 charters a year and has 17 global offices on five continents contributing to revenue in excess of $420million.

 

Advertisement
Hexagon leaderboard
ZeroAvia begins leadership transition

Aerospace

ZeroAvia begins leadership transition

29 May 2026

ZeroAvia today announced that founder and Chief Executive Officer Val Miftakhov has stepped down as CEO, effective 26th May 2026, to pursue new opportunities.

IATA reports ups and downs in April air cargo and passenger demand

Aerospace

IATA reports ups and downs in April air cargo and passenger demand

28 May 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026, showing that due to conflict in the Middle East, total global air cargo was up 4.0%, whilst global passenger demand was down -3.4% compared to April 2025.

Parker Chomerics introduces CHO-AIR VITA 48.5 chassis seal

Aerospace Defence

Parker Chomerics introduces CHO-AIR VITA 48.5 chassis seal

28 May 2026

The Chomerics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation is introducing its CHO-AIR VITA 48.5 chassis seal, an advanced air flow-through (AFT) sealing solution that meets the mechanical and interface requirements of ANSI/VITA 48.5-2026.

Scottish Leather achieves net zero Scope 1 and 2

Aerospace

Scottish Leather achieves net zero Scope 1 and 2

28 May 2026

Scottish Leather Group (SLG) has achieved net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 across its manufacturing operations, marking a major milestone in its long-term Journey to Zero in a traditionally energy-intensive sector.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Viasat and partners complete Iris RPAS flight trial

Aerospace Space

Viasat and partners complete Iris RPAS flight trial

27 May 2026

Viasat has collaborated with TTP and Frequentis, under the European Space Agency (ESA) Iris programme, on an Iris Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) flight trial.

Aeromedic introduces soft-case first aid kits

Aerospace

Aeromedic introduces soft-case first aid kits

27 May 2026

Aeromedic - a provider of in-flight emergency medical and first aid kits - has introduced enhanced soft-case first aid kits, to meet regulatory and airline requirements.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Advertisement
General Atomics LB