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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Chris Leach |
Key people | Chris Leach (Chairman) |
| Services | Air charter brokerage (private jets, group charters, cargo, helicopters, ACMI leasing) |
| Revenue | US$1.34 billion (2026) |
Number of employees | 800+ |
| Website | www |
Air Charter Service (ACS) is an air charter brokerage company with 43 offices in 21 countries. It arranges passenger and cargo transportation using aircraft operated by third parties.[1][2]
History
Air Charter Service was established in 1990 by Chris Leach in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom.[3] Leach was born in 1949 at Stansted Airport, where his father worked as a pilot. The company initially operated from the basement of his home and later established operations in other countries.[1]
The company began as a home-based business and subsequently developed into an international air charter brokerage company.[4]
The company's brokerage model involves arranging aircraft operated by third-party operators rather than maintaining its own fleet.[5]
In 2015, the company announced plans to invest $15 million in technology.[6] The following year, it opened an office in Sydney, Australia.[7]
By the mid-2020s, the company operated offices in multiple countries. In 2025, it opened six offices, including locations in Saudi Arabia and Italy.[8] Following the opening of its Brussels office, the company continued its international expansion by opening offices in Stuttgart, Germany,[9] and Monaco,[10] bringing its global network to 43 offices in 21 countries.[11]
Operations
Air Charter Service acts as an intermediary between customers and airline operators, arranging charter flights for passengers and cargo. Its activities include private jet charters, group charters, helicopter services, ACMI leasing, and time-sensitive cargo transport.[12][13][14]
In 2025, the company reported arranging 35,467 charter flights involving 2,323 airports in 206 countries. It reported working with 1,348 airlines and operators and 4,718 aircraft of 389 types. According to the company, these flights transported 437,368 passengers and more than 89,000 tonnes of freight. It employed more than 800 people at the time.[15][16]
For the financial year ending 31 January 2026, the company reported turnover of US$1.34 billion, an increase of 10.3% from the previous year, and a 33% increase in EBITDA. The company reported increases in revenue from private aviation, helicopters, ACMI leasing, and time-critical cargo services.[8][17][18]
In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported revenue of approximately $280 million, an increase of 8% year-on-year.[19] In Australia, the company reported that private charter bookings in 2022 were higher than in 2019.[20]
Environmental and sustainability initiatives
The company has stated that its environmental measures include the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon offsetting, and measures intended to reduce emissions.[21]
Humanitarian and special operations
Air Charter Service has arranged flights associated with humanitarian and emergency operations in various regions. Following the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, the company arranged aircraft and helicopter operations to transport shelters, medical supplies, and equipment for organisations including UNHCR, UNICEF, and the Red Cross.[22]
In 2023, during the Türkiye and Syria earthquakes, the company arranged charter flights carrying relief supplies. It also arranged evacuation and logistics operations during the Sudan conflict.[23]
In 2024, the company arranged charters related to the Sudan conflict and evacuation flights related to developments in Lebanon.[24]
The company has established regional task forces for humanitarian operations.[25]
In 2026, the company arranged the transportation of sled dogs and equipment for the Iditarod race. It separately chartered an aircraft to transport rescued animals and related supplies from Bangkok to India.[26][27]
Crisis and evacuation response
The company has arranged evacuation and crisis response flights in several contexts. During the 2026 Middle East conflict, it arranged flights using private and commercial aircraft for individuals, corporate clients, and government-related movements.[1][25] Andy Christie, Global Private Jets Director at Air Charter Service, told The Times that demand for private jet charters in the region doubled and, in some cases, tripled overnight, with demand heavily concentrated on one-way evacuation flights. He also noted that charter prices increased significantly because of limited aircraft availability, war-risk insurance premiums and longer routing to avoid restricted airspace.[28]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company arranged charter flights transporting agricultural workers to the United Kingdom.[13][12]
Partnerships and awards
In 2025, the company entered into an agreement to provide private aviation services at Silverstone.[29] The same year, it received the Charter Operators' Broker of the Year award at the Air Charter Excellence Awards.[30]
References
- ^ a b c "UK company behind Middle East evacuation flights explains how Brits fleeing war". Daily Mirror. 12 March 2026.
- ^ "The private jets helping the super-rich flee the Gulf". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Chris Leach: founder of Air Charter Service". The Times.
- ^ "The basement start-up that took flight". Breakbulk.
- ^ "Chris Leach: Air Charter Service – the first 25 years". Air Cargo News. 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Air Charter Service plans $15M investment". AINonline.
- ^ "Air Charter Service expands into sixth continent". Air Cargo World (archived). Archived from the original on 5 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Air Charter Service sees 10% jump in revenues to $1.34bn in 2025". Corporate Jet Investor.
- ^ "Stuttgart is a handy location for ACS office | Magazine | Business Air News". www.businessairnews.com.
- ^ "Monaco represents ideal site for ACS office number 43 | Magazine | Business Air News". www.businessairnews.com.
- ^ "ACS spreads to 21 countries as it opens Brussels hub". Business Air News.
- ^ a b "Coronavirus: Foreign workers fly in 'to train UK farm pickers'". BBC News. 15 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Coronavirus: Jobs row as Romanian fruit pickers arrive for harvest". Sky News.
- ^ "Air Charter Service and the business of private aircraft in sport". SportsPro. 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Air Charter Services 2025 in numbers". BBGA.
- ^ "Air Charter Service enjoys record year". Business Travel News Europe. 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Air Charter Service's revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion". Air Cargo Week. 25 February 2026.
- ^ Taylor, Diane (5 March 2026). "Demand for private jets rises amid geopolitical tensions". The Guardian.
- ^ "Air Charter Service sees Q1 revenue rise". AINonline.
- ^ "Private jet travel chosen by more Australians". ABC News. 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Leach of Air Charter Service on a greener future for aviation". Elite Traveler. 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Twenty years after Pakistan earthquake, ACS looks back at the humanitarian response". Blue Sky News.
- ^ "Humanitarian aid continues with new solutions". Stat Times. 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Air charter steps up for humanitarian aid again in 2024". Air Cargo News. 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Air Charter Service sees more than 70 evacuation flights depart Middle East". Travel Weekly. 12 March 2026.
- ^ "ACS helps get huskies to Alaska sled race". Air Cargo News. 14 April 2026.
- ^ "Air Charter Service moves rescued animals on 747 charter". Indian Transport & Logistics News. 16 January 2026.
- ^ Macauley, Iain (13 July 2026). "'I don't care what it costs, I want a private jet'".
- ^ "Air Charter Service Takes Flight as Silverstone's Official Private Aviation Partner". The Arcadia Online. 24 June 2025.
- ^ "The Air Charter Excellence Awards 2025 – Winners". The Air Charter Association.
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