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 program.
“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,” said Glenn Hogben, Chief Executive, The ACA. “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.”
“NBAA is excited to welcome The Air Charter Association as a CLIMBING. FAST. partner,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “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 organization to join the award-winning CLIMBING. FAST. program. The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) and Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) were the most recent to join, in 2025.
In addition to NBAA, BBGA and IBGAA, CLIMBING. FAST. coalition members include the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Alpha Eta Rho fraternity, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), the National Air Transport Association (NATA), Vertical Association International VAI) and Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA).
