Air Charter Association joins CLIMBING. FAST. campaign
The Air Charter Association team was out in force (left to right): Kevin Ducksbury, Glenn Hogben, Julie Ellis, Steve Downing, Malin Junkers, Alex Golubtsov, Chris Adams and Julie Black.
The Air Charter Association (ACA) is the newest member of the CLIMBING. FAST. campaign, the programme focused on showcasing business aviation’s economic value and other societal benefits like sustainability.
The partnership will be officially announced this week at The ACA’s European Regional Forum held as part of AERO Friedrichshafen.
Launched in 2023 by the US National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), CLIMBING. FAST. is an international advocacy campaign focused on highlighting the contributions of business aviation, including the industry’s role in creating jobs, supporting economic development, connecting communities, advancing humanitarian missions, empowering businesses and driving more sustainable aviation through innovation.
CLIMBING. FAST. utilises a multimedia campaign, which today includes a dedicated website, social media presence, media relations and storytelling functions.
“NBAA is excited to welcome The Air Charter Association as a CLIMBING. FAST. partner,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “Business aviation is a global industry, and having The ACA aboard will strengthen our international presence and expand our opportunities for advocacy.”
The ACA is the leading worldwide trade association for the air charter industry with more than 450 member companies across 64 countries.
“As we continue to expand our presence across the US, initiatives like CLIMBING. FAST. ensure we can better coordinate our air charter advocacy efforts with our industry partners,” said Glenn Hogben, chief executive, ACA. “The air charter industry is a significant driver of employment, economic growth and technological innovation around the world, and it is important we continue to get that message across.”
The ACA is the 17th organisation to join the CLIMBING. FAST. programme. The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) and Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) were the most recent to join, in 2025.
