Air Charter Service has reached a new milestone by arranging more than 30,000 flights in a single year for the first time.
The aircraft charter specialist coordinated 30,290 flights during 2024, averaging one departure every 17.5 minutes worldwide.
Chris Leach, Founder and Chairman of ACS, said: “In 2024 we arranged 30,290 flights, which is a magnificent achievement in one year. That means that, on average, a flight arranged by ACS took off somewhere around the world every 17 and a half minutes on every day in 2024.”
The company experienced record activity during the summer months with a strong finish to the year.
Leach noted the achievement was particularly significant as the company approaches its 35th anniversary, reflecting on humble beginnings.
“When I started the company 35 years ago, in my family home’s basement, we were only arranging a handful of flights; and to think that now more than three ACS chartered flights take off every hour is an incredible achievement by our teams across the world,” he said.
The diversity of operations included evacuation and relief missions, transportation for international performers, and wildlife conservation efforts.
“Flights arranged by us were an integral part of evacuations and relief missions, helped international superstars complete world tours, and even relocated 39 rhinos for a crucial conservation project,” Leach said.
The company worked with more than 1,400 airlines to serve destinations in over 200 countries throughout 2024.
ACS attributed part of its growth to expansion of its office network, with new locations in Manchester, Dublin and Munich contributing to the increased flight numbers.
The firm has continued its expansion into 2025 with the opening of a Milan office earlier this month.
According to Leach, the company has already seen growth in the new year, with January 2025 flight numbers up 12.1% compared to the same period last year.
