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ACE17: the main event for the business air charter industry

BACA, the Air Charter Association, has teamed up with Air Charter Expo (ACE) and Charter Broker magazine to deliver a dedicated conference and exhibition on Tuesday, 12 September at London Biggin Hill airport. The association works hard to find ways in which it can encourage and enhance the mutual standards and under-standing between brokers, operators and flight support companies and ACE17 will provide a unique opportunity in the UK to bring together all of those who work in the air charter market.

For one glorious day attendees can enjoy conference and learning sessions, top-level meetings, a line-up of the latest charter aircraft, a host of exhibitors and excellent networking opportunities.

For brokers, ACE17 is an oppor- tunity to develop their understan-ding of the operator market. Senior brokers and management can mix with their counterparts to discuss working relationships and business opportunities while more junior brokers can gain a better under-standing of aircraft types, products and services. The event also provides an important opportunity for manufacturers and operators of aircraft to enthuse and educate those who regularly make decisions on placement of flying customers onto particular aircraft types.

BACA chairman Richard Mumford advises: “ACE17 will enable us to help foster understanding and strong working relationships between brokers and operators, which directly feeds into the standards of customer experience in the market. This is an opportunity to raise the profile of the air charter market generally. BACA has a long and happy relationship with Charter Broker and is delighted to be working with the team. We are also grateful to London Biggin Hill for supporting this event.”

Doors are open from 09.00 until 17.00 hours and entry is free for professionals in air charter companies, business aircraft owners, operators, passengers and the related supply chain. Visit www.aircharterexpo.com