ACC Aviation Appoints Head of Global Business Development
ACC Aviation welcomes David Macdonald as Head of Global Business Development to maximise commercial opportunities across ACC’s complementary service proposition.
Aircraft Storage During COVID-19
The industry downcycle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant drop in air traffic and an increased demand for aircraft parking. In this article, ACC’s experts revisit some of the solutions operators have adopted for aircraft storage, as well as key considerations and associated costs.
ACC Aviation Appoints VP Leasing
ACC Aviation welcomes Conor Sproat as Vice President – Leasing to further enhance the business’s market-leading ACMI leasing capabilities.
ACC Americas Appoints VP Commercial Sales
ACC Aviation appoints Mike Jennings to the role of Vice President, Commercial Sales to further grow their regional footprint across the Americas.
Aircraft Sale and Leaseback During COVID-19
Since the onset of the pandemic, airlines have sought to tackle liquidity issues by leveraging unencumbered assets to raise the capital necessary to help them get through the downturn. One avenue in particular has gained traction among airlines that own assets and are looking to raise additional capital: a sale and leaseback (SLB).
The ACMI Leasing Market During COVID-19
ACC’s wet leasing experts explore the possibility of ACMI leasing during and after COVID-19, and how the current market circumstances have impacted ACMI lease rates, aircraft availability and contract terms.
Maintaining Critical Supply Chains with Cargo Charter
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many people around the world became used to empty shelves in stores, as supply chains struggled to cope. While these issues have largely been remedied, sustained high demand across eCommerce and a newly emerged PPE market have meant cargo aircraft charter continues to play a valuable role in bridging the gaps in capacity.
Supporting Airlines Through COVID-19: Part 3
While the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt around the world, airlines must effectively manage their assets, operations and cash flow to ensure sustainability and, ultimately, long-term business success. In the third and final instalment of this three-part series, we explore options for airlines looking to raise additional capital to secure longevity, during and after COVID-19.
AFRAA & ACC Launch Capacity-Sharing Portal
As part of initiatives and efforts for the aviation industry restart and recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and ACC Aviation have launched an interactive capacity-sharing portal for African airlines, under their “AFRAA – Powered by ACC” strategic partnership.
Supporting Airlines Through COVID-19: Part 2
While the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt around the world, airlines must effectively manage their assets, operations and cash flow to ensure sustainability and, ultimately, long-term business success. In the second instalment of this three-part series, we delve into how revisiting and realigning business models can position airlines to better meet the demands of a post-coronavirus market.
Supporting Airlines Through COVID-19: Part 1
While the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt around the world, airlines must effectively manage their assets, operations and cash flow to ensure sustainability and, ultimately, long-term business success. In the first in this three-part series, we delve into how fleet right-sizing can help airlines overcome issues of overcapacity resulting from the impact of COVID-19.
How Will Aviation Recover from Coronavirus?
COVID-19 has dealt a major blow to the aviation industry. We know that, eventually, there will be an end to the pandemic and that aviation will recover – but how?
AFRAA and ACC Announce Strategic Partnership
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and ACC have announced a strategic partnership for the provision of market-leading aviation services that will support the development of Africa’s aviation industry.
Coronavirus: The Impact of COVID-19 on Aviation
Spreading to more than 100 countries, the COVID-19 outbreak is causing disruption on an unprecedented scale. Governments worldwide have instructed national lockdowns – and with airlines unable to fly, aviation is one of the industries being hit hardest by this global crisis.
Electric VTOL – the Future of Personal Transport?
Our relationship with personal transport is changing. Electric VTOL vehicles are almost certain to be the next big thing in aviation; but why do we need them, and how will they change the way we travel?
Grey Charter Flights: Illegal Charter Operations and How to Avoid Them
In recent years, grey charters have been making headlines. Our experts talk about the growing trend in illegal charter operations and how you can avoid them.
Is the Boeing 737 NG Getting a New Lease of Life?
ACCtalks about the changing market dynamics caused by the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and the potential opportunities for its predecessor, the Boeing 737 NG.