Today, the CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed The Air Charter Association (The ACA) as its newest partner, expanding the coalition’s global reach and bolstering its efforts to showcase business aviation’s economic value and other essential societal benefits, including sustainability leadership.
The partnership will be officially announced at The ACA’s European Regional Forum held as part of AERO Friedrichshafen, taking place from April 22-25, 2026.
CLIMBING. FAST. is an international advocacy campaign focused on informing policymakers and opinion leaders about the essential contributions of business aviation, including the industry’s role in creating jobs, supporting economic development, connecting communities, advancing humanitarian missions, empowering businesses to succeed and driving more sustainable aviation through innovation on the ground and in the air.
At the campaign’s launch in 2023, stakeholder partners noted the campaign would focus on setting the record straight about the sector’s importance in part through a multimedia campaign, which today incorporates a dedicated website, social media presence, media relations and storytelling functions, advocacy resources and more.
The ACA is the leading worldwide trade association for the air charter industry with more than 450 member companies across 64 countries.
The ACA provides accreditation and training, works with industry regulators and governing bodies, promotes best practices, delivers unrivalled networking opportunities and advocacy support, as well as workforce development through its internship programme.
Glenn Hogben, Chief Executive, The ACA said: “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.
“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.”
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said: “NBAA is excited to welcome The Air Charter Association as a CLIMBING. FAST. partner.
“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 17th organisation to join the award-winning CLIMBING. FAST. program.