- Air Charter Service reported record turnover of US$1.34 billion for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, representing a 10.3% year-on-year increase, driven primarily by a 19.1% rise in private jet revenues.
- The company delivered growth across all operating divisions, with particularly strong performances in Time Critical services (revenue up 76%), ACMI & Leasing (up 168%) and helicopter charters (up 44%), while cargo and group charter activities recorded steady, above-market expansion.
- The opening of six new international offices, combined with continued investment in technology and operational efficiencies, supported a 33% increase in EBITDA, further consolidating ACS’s position as the world’s largest aircraft charter broker.
Air Charter Service (ACS) has reported record turnover of US$1.34 billion for the financial year ending 31 January 2026, representing a 10.3% increase on the previous year. The performance was underpinned by strong double-digit growth in private aviation and exceptional gains in its Time Critical and ACMI & Leasing divisions.
The company, widely regarded as the world’s largest aircraft charter broker, recorded growth across all core business units — cargo, private jets, group travel, leasing and time-critical services — reflecting diversified demand and continued global expansion.
Private Jets Lead Revenue Expansion
Private jet operations delivered the strongest absolute revenue contribution, rising 19.1% year-on-year. The increase was supported by strategic initiatives including the expansion of ACS’s Jet Card programme, which has strengthened client retention and recurring demand.
Chairman Chris Leach described 2025 as “an exceptionally pleasing year,” highlighting increases in both charter numbers and overall revenues across every division.
Time Critical Division Surges 76%
Despite ongoing tariff uncertainty and broader macroeconomic disruption affecting parts of the logistics sector, ACS’s Time Critical division posted standout growth. Revenue surged 76%, while job volumes increased 92% year-on-year.
The division’s performance was driven by significant progress in onboard courier (OBC) and next flight out (NFO) services under new leadership, positioning ACS strongly within high-value, urgent logistics segments.
Cargo and Group Charter Maintain Momentum
The Cargo charter division recorded modest but steady growth, with revenues rising year-on-year above the wider industry average and flight numbers also increasing. The results reflect resilience in project cargo, humanitarian missions and ad hoc freight demand despite volatile market conditions.
Group charter operations also reported a record year, achieving substantial increases in charter numbers and turnover. During 2025, the division broke its longest-flight record twice within a single week — first operating a charter from Dallas to Sydney, followed by a Perth to Los Angeles service. The team also arranged the largest aircraft ever to land in Antarctica, underscoring its capability in complex, long-haul operations.
ACMI & Leasing Posts Triple-Digit Growth
The strongest percentage growth came from ACS’s ACMI & Leasing division, where turnover surged by 168% year-on-year. The result reflects increased airline demand for flexible capacity solutions, particularly amid fleet constraints and fluctuating passenger and cargo volumes.
Helicopter Revenue Up 44%
The company’s helicopter charter business delivered a 44% increase in revenue, marking another year of robust expansion across energy, offshore, executive and specialist transport segments.
Global Expansion and Technology Investment
In 2025, ACS opened six new international offices, including its first locations in Saudi Arabia and Italy, further expanding its global footprint. Early returns from these markets have already contributed to overall revenue growth.
Investment in technology and operational efficiencies also translated into improved profitability, with EBITDA rising 33% year-on-year. The increase highlights strengthened financial health and scalability as the broker continues to pursue further international growth.
Leach noted that while ACS remains comfortably the largest charter broker globally, the company maintains “significant further growth plans,” supported by continued investment in infrastructure, personnel and digital systems.
With diversified revenue streams, record turnover and expanding global reach, ACS enters the new financial year with strong momentum across both passenger and cargo charter markets.
