Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

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Charlotte Bailey

Air Charter Service (ACS) has experienced an “excellent” first six months financially, reporting a 38% rise in revenue. Supported by “significant growth” in charter flights, revenue exceeded $845 million for the February to July reporting period.&nbsp;
Although the global charter specialist reported growth across all three of its main divisions—including private jet, group charter, and cargo—the latter saw the strongest growth, with some 49% more flights year over year. ACS attributes demand for these missions to supply-chain disruptions caused by the Iran conflict, Moroccan port closures, and Venezuelan disaster relief efforts.
ACS noted that it is being called upon to help meet spikes in demand—from sporting events to geopolitical unrest—with “increasing regularity.” These included a “heavy involvement” in Middle East movements in March. ACS suggested that its services are becoming increasingly attractive “for large organizations and governments…as [it is] often one of the only companies able to deliver such complex projects.”
ACS’ private jet and group charter divisions also reported revenue rises of 26% and 34%, respectively. The World Cup sporting fixture accounted for “hundreds” of additional flights, with ACS flying almost 40% of teams home from the tournament. Within the private jet division, ACS believes a rise in turnover was propelled by larger aircraft, along with longer sectors flown. However, it cautioned that margins were squeezed by the rising cost of fuel.

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