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Air Charter Service

Air Charter Service (ACS) is an aircraft charter company founded in 1990 by Chris Leach, offering private jet, group and cargo charters.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Air Charter Service (ACS) is an aircraft charter company founded in 1990 by Chris Leach from the basement of his home in Kingston Upon Thames. The company arranges private jet, group and cargo aircraft charters, and its official website states it operates 35,000+ flights per year with 40+ offices across 6 continents. Justin Bowman, who first worked with Chris Leach during a placement year, is described as CEO of ACS.

History

Air Charter Service was founded in 1990 by Chris Leach, who started the business from the basement of his home in Kingston Upon Thames. Chris Leach, the son of a pilot, had experience in the aviation industry starting with Saturn Airways in the 1970s. He believed there was space for an aircraft charter company focused on exceptional service and building long-lasting customer relationships. The company later moved to a small office above a shop in Kingston Upon Thames, and after three further office moves, it now has over 500 staff worldwide. Justin Bowman, who first worked with Chris Leach during a placement year, is now the CEO of ACS.

Products and positioning

The largest private charter brokerage in the world, providing global coverage and personal service.

  • Private Jet Charter

    Helicopters, private jets and executive airliner charters, as well as a huge range of small specialist aircraft for business and leisure purposes.

  • Group Aircraft Charter

    Charters for larger groups of passengers on aircraft including regional jet airliners and turboprops, VIP & executive airliners, as well as narrow and wide-body airliners.

  • Cargo Aircraft Charter

    A full range of cargo aircraft and helicopters, from shipment of small urgent packages to large, heavy outsize consignments.

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