The air charter industry has stepped up once again in 2024 responding to crises around the globe, once again highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft. This year the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean, as well as North and South America, in the aftermaths of a number of natural disasters and civil unrests. Ben Dinsdale, Air Charter Service’s Director for Government and Humanitarian Services, explains: “The … [Read more...] about Air charter industry steps up again in 2024 responding to humanitarian crises
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Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast
Air Charter Service’s office in Brisbane has experienced incredible growth over the past year, in terms of charter numbers, revenue and the size of the team. Paul Crook, Managing Director of ACS Australia, based in Sydney, commented: “Our management team in Brisbane is experiencing huge success at the moment, with an impressive increase in sales, up 61% year-on-year. We opened the office less than three years ago, so for them to produce the sort of numbers that they are at the moment is … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast
Air Charter Service’s Greater China offices thriving
The Greater China offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have had a remarkable first nine months of the year, with both the Shanghai and Hong Kong offices having their best years ever, in terms of charter numbers. Justin Bowman, Air Charter Service’s CEO commented: “This year has seen the growth plans that we put in place last year really start to pay dividends. Our revenue across the three offices has grown, most noticeably in Hong Kong – by 18% year-on-year. … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Greater China offices thriving
Air Charter Service’s Swiss office performing well under new management
Earlier this year, Air Charter Service appointed a new CEO for the company’s Swiss office, and the resultant upswing in charter numbers has been impressive. Justin Bowman, CEO at Air Charter Service, commented: “In March of this year Arthur Guibert took over the management of our Swiss office and since then the number of bookings for the office, across all divisions, has risen by almost 25% year-on-year. “Arthur has transformed our Geneva operation’s results in the six months since he joined, … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Swiss office performing well under new management
Air Charter Service arranges charter to fly hops from Europe for Mexican beer manufacturer
When a leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Mexico was facing supply chain issues, Air Charter Service stepped in to help with the delivery of more than 100 tons of hops from Germany, needed for the beer-making process. Marco Circosta, ACS Mexico’s CEO, commented, “We were contacted by our freight forwarder customer in Mexico who’s client had seven of its breweries urgently requiring several tons of hops each for producing their beers. Their regular supply of hops comes from Germany, … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service arranges charter to fly hops from Europe for Mexican beer manufacturer
Andrew Summers appointed as Regional Director for ACS Europe
Air Charter Service has announced that Andrew Summers has been appointed to the role of Regional Director for ACS’s Mainland European offices. Chris Leach, ACS’s Chairman, commented: “We believe that a dedicated focus on the continent is essential to our growth plans – a region that makes up 15% of the global economy. Over the past decade Andrew has been head of our Middle East, Africa and India region, based out of Dubai, and has done a fantastic job in growing our business across that region. … [Read more...] about Andrew Summers appointed as Regional Director for ACS Europe