Richard Smith is now director of charter at ACC Aviation

ACC Aviation appoints director of charter

UK-based ACC Aviation has appointed Richard Smith as director of charter to oversee its aircraft charter division, ACC Charter. Smith, whose aviation career spans three decades, says: “The role represents a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation undergoing a period of growth, whose customer-centric culture complements my own approach to business success. I am looking forward to working with the team and contributing to the company's continued expansion and development.”

The appointment comes as part of the company's succession planning for incumbent COO Phillip Peters who has announced his retirement, and which includes Glenn Hogben moving into the role of operations director.

CEO Phil Aird-Mash comments: “The department has seen some truly transformative growth in the last few years and, with his vast wealth of experience in aircraft charter and aviation, I am certain that Richard will prove instrumental in fulfilling our ambitious plans for the future.”