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The ACA has been the core of the Air Charter Industry from its very beginning, over 75 years ago, and forms the global air charter network.
We lead industry self-regulation, promote the best supply chain relationships and our members are accredited as experienced and trustworthy professionals. The ACA is the “go-to” source of industry information, proactively represents our members to government and regulators, provides expert guidance, support, training and organises unrivalled networking events.
Chartering an aircraft requires extensive knowledge to locate the most suitable, legal and cost effective solution. Clients recognise the value and security of booking and managing their air charter through ACA accredited members.
Why use air charter?
Air charter plays a key part in business and private travel, providing time critical transport with flexibility, local direct access, security and discretion.
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Join more than 430 global member companies and gain access to the global air charter network and latest industry information and training.
Sustainable Air Charter
The Air Charter industry has lead the way in efforts to reduce environmental impacts and the introduction of new technology.
Latest News
Nominations are open for the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2025!
The Air Charter Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 (members only). Nominations for any aviation company around the world can be made; you do not have to be a member of The ACA to nominate or to be nominated. Nominate now For 2025, we have revamped the awards categories to… Read more
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The ACA Summer Golf & Activity Day July 09 2025
Join us to for an afternoon of activities or golf, followed by an evening celebration. Last year’s outdoor activities included simulated clay pigeon shooting (laser clays), a quad bike obstacle course and target archery. Alternatively you can enter our annual golf competition on a fantastic 18 hole Surrey course. You can enter in groups of… Read more
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Internship Programme – can you offer a placement?
The ACA is looking for member companies who would like to offer a work placement to one or two of our interns, as part of The ACA Internship 2025. The work placement will be 1 or 2 weeks and is designed to give interns some ‘hands-on’ experience of what it is like to work in… Read more
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‘Sustainability’ and ‘politics’ most important factors affecting industry, say air charter’s young professionals
The Air Charter Association NextGen Young Professionals’ event highlights the value of sustainability, networking and training Sustainability is the most important factor affecting the air charter industry in 2025, according to a survey conducted by leading global trade body, The Air Charter Association (The ACA) at its annual Young Professionals’ Networking Evening. Held at… Read more
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Fly Legal Day 2025: The Air Charter Association continues to highlight the dangers of illegal charter flights
Leading global trade body The Air Charter Association (The ACA) is promoting Fly Legal Day again on 21 January 2025 to continue to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal charter. The date marks the 6th anniversary of the air tragedy in which Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot lost their lives, in… Read more
What is illegal or ‘grey charter’?
The Air Charter Association is focussed on the safety of the travelling public. We work tirelessly with regulatory authorities and governments to ensure that users of charter aircraft have information and support about how to fly legally with the highest standards of safety.
