BACA – the Air Charter Association is back at EBACE again this year with an even greater presence and ambitious plans for the three day event. Spearheaded by Chairman Richard Mumford and a team from the Council, BACA comes to EBACE (booth F-35) boasting the highest numbers of members the Association has ever known and a busy program of events for 2017.
At the beginning of 2017 the number of BACA members stood at 225; the highest in BACA's history and continues to rise. A breakdown of the membership shows that Brokers make up 39% of the membership, aircraft operators account for 29% with the remaining 32% being airports, OEMs, service industries and suppliers. A key aspect of the membership data is that 33% of the members are international, BACA’s presence at EBACE is a key objective to increasing that percentage even further.
The Association’s events are among the most popular aspects of BACA membership. BACA held its annual Spring lunch at the end of April; tickets sold out in a matter of days. The event was so popular that the venue, the Merchant Taylors Hall in London, was full to capacity with a record number of 290 people attending.
A pivotal event for BACA in 2017 is ACE’17, a dedicated exhibition and conference for charter brokers and aircraft operators, taking place at London Biggin Hill airport on September 12th. This is the first time BACA has become involved in a major trade event, this has already been reflected by the level of international bookings secured so far. A full day of conference sessions and training workshops will deliver an essential day for brokers and operators alike.
BACA Chairman Richard Mumford advises “We have an ambitious set of objectives for 2017 which means I have asked the Council to really help drive forward a number of plans that provide value to our members, the industry and ensures the Association’s continued growth. We have already seen significant growth in member numbers and in the demand for events such as the Spring lunch. Our presence at EBACE is to ensure we continue down this path and encourage even more international companies to experience the benefits of BACA membership.
