10:30 Welcome Address

Kevin Ducksbury, Chairman, The ACA

11:00 Session 1

What’s happening in the air charter market in 2025?

A panel discussion of topical challenges and progress affecting the air charter market. Panellists representing the business aviation, rotary, commercial aviation and cargo sectors, from both an operator and broker perspective.

Moderator:

Kevin Ducksbury, Chairman, The Air Charter Association

Panellists:

Nicole Gurney, Client Support Manager – TAG Aviation

Rasmus Jordan Bank, Chief Sales Officer – JoinJet

Alana Burns, Division Manager – DSP Helicopters

Daniel Carriett, Global Cargo Director – CharterSync

George Chisholm, Executive Director – Texel Air

Chloe Phelps, Head of Music & Entertainment Charters (Europe) – Chapman Freeborn

Simon Cooper, Commercial Jets – Hunt & Palmer

Alex Harrington, Commercial Director – Titan Airways

12:30 Session 2

Time to dispel the myth that business aviation is all about luxury

It’s our responsibility to change the narrative and highlight the importance of our industry. Currently seen as a luxury playground for the rich and famous, this is simply not true, with more than 80% of air charter for business, delivering vital humanitarian aid and life-saving medical flights.

Moderator:

Julie Black, Manager Executive Aviation – Hunt & Palmer

Panellists:

Lindsey Oliver, Managing Director – BBGA

Jordan Smith, Head of Rotary Ground Ops, Sales & Client Relations, SaxonAir & The ACA NextGen Group

Leigh Westwood, Director of Operations & Aviation Cybersecurity & EFB Manager – Luxaviation UK

David Winstanley, Chief Executive Officer – London Biggin Hill Airport

14:00 Session 3

Are regulation and taxation becoming the leading challenges for our industry?

Moderator:

Glenn Hogben, Chief Executive, The ACA

Panellists:

David Kendrick, Head, Airline Licensing – UK Civil Aviation Authority

David Ramirez, Airline Licensing Officer – UK Civil Aviation Authority

Maureen Gautier, European Programme Manager – 4AIR

Robert Baltus, Chief Operations Officer – EBAA