ACS picks up Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year at India's national awards for excellence. 28 july 2026 glenn phillips. Leading aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has further enhanced its reputation in India, by picking up the title of 'Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year India & International' at a ceremony in the Taj Lands End, Mumbai held by the World Logistics and Supply Chain Congress. Aman Agarwal, Cargo Manager of ACS's Mumbai office, collected the award on behalf of the company, and said: "It is a true honour to win this award, after entering the category for the first time. Its Indian team comprises of more than 40 professionals, and this award is testament to the hard work that each of them put in. "It also celebrates our best ever year, with a record number of cargo charters, for both Mumbai and New Delhi, last year. And we're currently on course to better those figures further this year. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the esteemed panel of judges that chose us as the recipients of this award."

Great North Airlines pilots ratify new Collective Agreement. Jul 16, 2026, 12:14 ET Southern Ontario based regional carrier secures market-leading pilot compensation as it adds aircraft and expands operations MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Great North Airlines today announced that Great North pilots have ratified a new two-year Collective Agreement with the pilots as represented by ALPA. The agreement delivers the highest top-of-scale captain compensation in Canadian regional aviation on comparable aircraft types, and seniority recognition for ALPA pilots joining the airline, and for pilots joining via PPC transportability. Great North operates CRJ-200 and DHC-8 aircraft from its operating base in Kitchener, Ontario. The airline conducts federal and provincial government operations, evacuation and emergency flying, essential air services, and charter and ACMI operations throughout North America and into South America, from remote gravel strips to major international airports, from emergency evacuations in remote northern communities to flying major sports teams and sporting associations. Great North is growing its fleet throughout 2026 and 2027 as it builds a specialization in connecting southern Ontario to the north and the Canadian Arctic for the resource and government sectors, as well as expanding its ACMI operations and ad-hoc charter program through its partnership with Air Charter Service (ACS) and other brokers. "We set out to build the best-compensated program in the regional sector in Canada for similar gauge fleet types, and this agreement delivers exactly that. Great North pilots do some of the most varied and diverse flying in the country, and this agreement reflects the value of that work." Eric Edmondson, Chief Executive Officer, Great North Airlines "We built this agreement around the complete career, from the day a pilot joins to the top of the scale. Combined with an 18-and-12 schedule that works for commuting pilots anywhere in Canada, it is a compelling offer for the best pilots in the industry." Brock Henderson, Chief Operating Officer, Great North Airlines ABOUT THE AGREEMENT The Collective Agreement, positions Great North at the top of the Canadian regional market for comparable aircraft types. Its market-leading provisions include: * Highest captain pay in Canadian regional aviation on comparable gauge aircraft, at both entry and top of scale. * Highest RRSP employer match in the regional market and immediate vesting. * Highest fixed per diem in the market. * Employer-paid extended health and dental with no deductibles, effective the first day of employment. * Seniority recognition for pilots arriving from other ALPA carriers, and the same recognition for type-current pilots regardless of previous affiliation through PPC transportability. * Training bond coverage for incoming type-rated captains. * Instructor and check-pilot premiums that lead Canadian regional aviation. * A defined framework for managed aircraft. * Enhanced bereavement leave, at the top of the market. On seniority recognition specifically, captains arriving from another ALPA carrier are placed a minimum of one level above their previous employer and no lower than Level 3, up to Level 5. Pilots holding a current PPC on Great North fleet types receive the same treatment regardless of previous affiliation. Great North's 18-duty-day, 12-day-off rotation is structured for commuting pilots based anywhere in the country. For pilots choosing to relocate, the Kitchener-Waterloo region is one of Canada's fastest-growing communities, a top ten North American tech hub, and approximately thirty percent more affordable than Toronto. Great North's headquarters in Mississauga is located at the Malton GO station on the Kitchener line, connecting through to Union Station in Toronto. ABOUT GREAT NORTH AIRLINES Great North Airlines is a southern Ontario based regional airline operating CRJ-200 and DHC-8 aircraft. The airline conducts federal and provincial government operations, evacuation and emergency flying, essential air services, and charter and ACMI operations throughout North America and into South America. Great North is building one of the most diverse operational profiles in Canadian aviation, with a growing fleet and expanding presence. SOURCE Great North Airlines MEDIA CONTACTS: Great North Airlines: [email protected]

Air Charter Service modernizes headquarters in London. Jun 24, 2026 at 7:20 AM Air Charter Service has completed the first phase of the modernization of its £18 million headquarters in London. The extensive renovation work included, among other things, the upgrade of the employee restaurant and the gym. Chris Leach, Chairman of Air Charter Service, emphasized the importance of the headquarters for the company. With an area of over 4,300 square meters, the building spans five floors and houses the three main sales departments in the UK as well as central teams in finance, IT, 24-hour flight operations, marketing, legal & compliance, and human resources. Additionally, the building contains the ACS Training Centre, where charter brokers from global offices receive a month-long training. Leach stated: "When the opportunity arose to acquire the building, we decided it was the right time to invest and create a workplace that is not only good but industry-leading." The first significant changes included the revitalization of the reception area on the ground floor, the creation of a new employee restaurant and a play area, as well as the upgrade of the gym and locker rooms. A dedicated film studio was also established, and the digital transformation and IT department was redesigned. A large, secure bicycle parking area was built to provide employees with a safe place to store their bikes, promoting cycling to work. The expanded employee restaurant, completed in November, accommodates more than 120 people and includes café-style areas as well as a playroom. A professional catering team provides employees with free breakfast and lunch daily. Leach added: "Our goal was to make the experience in the building enjoyable and to ensure that our team has everything they need to be successful at work." The completion of further projects in May marked the end of the first phase of renovations. The next phase is in the planning stage and will include additional improvements in the area housing the meeting rooms and training center. Changes are also planned throughout the site, including the creation of additional charging points for electric vehicles to meet the increased demand following the launch of the electric vehicle program. Leach emphasized the importance of a pleasant working environment: "The office is a place where people spend a lot of time, so it is crucial that we get the environment and culture right. Whether it's at our famous Christmas and summer parties or investing in facilities, training, or employee benefits - we will continue to invest in our employees, as they are the key to our success."