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Charter firm soars to record profits

Cargo was the main driver of record financial results for Air Charter Service (ACS), said the UK-based international broker. The company achieved sales of over $1.2 billion in the financial year ending January 2021, thanks largely to the effect of the Covid pandemic. With up to 80% of air freight usually travelling in the belly of scheduled passenger aircraft, the cancellation of many passenger flights meant that charter solutions were needed to ... [+]

ACS appoints humanitarian head

Air Charter Service has appointed Ben Dinsdale to the new role of global director for humanitarian and government services. He joined ACS almost 18 years ago, overseeing the establishment of the Paris office’s cargo department and in 2016 became business development director for Europe.The broker points out that it has ... [+]

Fisher takes on US role at Air Charter Service

Air Charter Service, has appointed Chris Fisher as business development director in the US. He brings 30 years of experience in the aviation industry including a role at a large freight forwarder and at another charter company. [+]

Corona virus keeps Air Charter Service busy

Air Charter Service says it has been inundated with requests for charters following the corona virus outbreak in China and Asia. Commercial director Justin Lancaster explained that the broker had  it had flown everything from four passengers on a private jet, to hundreds on larger aircraft, to 100 tonnes of surgical ... [+]