Tuesday, 10 September 2024 is an important date this year, and in a number of ways it’s going to be a scorcher. So don’t forget to ‘slip, slop, slap’, as they say in Australia. Slip down to London Biggin Hill airport, slop on some sunscreen and slap your mates on the back as you reconnect for the fabulous one day air charter show that is ACE’24.

If you don’t have tickets yet then there is still time to go to: https://www.aircharterexpo.com/register.html. You’ll need to register in advance and bring your tickets to be scanned on arrival. You’ll also need photo ID in order to gain entry.

This little gem of an expo is a one-day exhibition for professionals in the air charter industry, attended by aircraft operators, manufacturers, charter brokers, fuel suppliers, FBO companies, airports, insurance companies, law firms and technology companies. There are around 80 booth exhibits and static aircraft displays both inside and outside the hangar, and The ACA conference runs throughout the day.

At 10:30am The ACA chairman Kevin Ducksbury will open the panel sessions, inviting your attendance firstly for a discussion on the current challenges affecting the charter industry lead by The ACA chief executive Glenn Hogben. If regulatory changes, APIS and permit processes bother you, then you may learn something to your advantage here.

At 12:30pm, Future of Flight, Flexjet director Adam Twidell will lead a panel discussion on whether our industry is on the right path to achieve its sustainability goals, and how future flight technologies or regulatory changes will be key.

In the afternoon, at 14:00pm, chairman Kevin Ducksbury’s panel will consider the disconnect between employers and future employees. What sorts of skills and experience should candidates have in their arsenal when applying for careers in this industry? What can they usefully bring to the table?

And finally, at 15:00pm, The ACA deputy chair Julie Black will oversee a discussion on how to promote the value of the business aviation industry - what are the benefits that should be talked about, and what is the right way to deliver the message?

So if you are keen to know what’s new in the market; test out aircraft interiors for yourself; or learn about advancements in the air charter industry, then this is the place for you.

Last year more than 1,200 delegates were in attendance, and the annual expo has been growing every year. When the doors close at 17:00 hours, you will leave the airport having enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with colleagues old and new; to learn a little about the directions in which the industry is heading; and to see a large selection of the finest aircraft, from helicopters and turboprops to long-range business jets.

Don’t miss out, register now to secure your place. We look forward to seeing you there.