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Young Charter Professionals Flag Sustainability Concerns
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: The Air Charter Association is working to nurture the next generation of industry leaders
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Young professionals working in the air charter industry say that sustainability is the most important issue facing the sector, according to the findings of a survey conducted by The Air Charter Association (ACA). The survey was conducted during the annual Young Professionals’ Networking Event held recently at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London.
A group of around 75 attendees, all aged 35 or under, were asked to rate issues impacting the industry. Lack of public awareness about air charter was another issue raised by the young professionals in their responses. The group advised that the ACA’s internship program should specifically focus on conveying a better understanding of the industry to a wider external audience.
“Sustainability was highlighted as the most important factor affecting the industry in 2025, indicating that there is now a broad consensus, particularly among the younger generation, of the need to continue progressing efforts to decarbonize the industry,” said ACA chairman Kevin Ducksbury. “Also key themes highlighted were, not surprisingly in this current climate, politics, followed by specific issues such as French tax, labor, and emissions.”
In addition to its networking events for young people, the ACA has already scheduled five in-person training events so far this year as part of the association’s Air Charter Broker Qualification. It also offers Level 1 online training opportunities.