Air Charter Expo

Air Charter Expo (ACE) is a unique exhibition, giving you the opportunity to come and present your services to your most important customers. The event features a superb static display split inside and immediately outside the hangar, where you can get aboard and experience a wide variety of charter aircraft.

ACE’25 took place on 09 September 25
View the photos here

Tickets for ACE are always available BY PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.

All members of The ACA have access to reduced-price tickets and exhibitor tickets are included in the exhibit fee.

2025 Conference Schedule

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

Panel:
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
Simon Cooper, Commercial Jets – Hunt & Palmer
Chloe Phelps, Head of Music & Entertainment Charters (Europe) – Chapman Freeborn
George Chisholm, CEO –  Texel Air
Alex Harrington, Commercial Director – Titan Airways

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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

Panel:
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 Group
David Winstanley, Chief Executive Officer – London Biggin Hill Airport

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14:00 Session 3
Are regulation and taxation becoming the leading challenges for our industry?

Moderator: Glenn Hogben, Chief Executive, The Air Charter Association

Panel:
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

A Look Back at ACE’24 

2024 saw yet another record number of attendees, with more than 1,500 visitors. Photos of the event can be viewed here – please credit photographer Susanne Hakuba if sharing these images.

Some candid video clips taken at the show:

Footage inside the hangar
Footage outside; on the static display

Static Aircraft Display: A large selection of the finest aircraft from helicopters and turbo props to wide-bodied bizjets and airliners will be on display.

Booth Exhibits:  Available at an exclusive discounted rate for members of The ACA.

Conferences and Seminars: Presentations & panel discussions from leading industry experts.