Supporting Future Aviation Leaders with ACA Internships

27 August 2025

Air Charter Scotland was delighted to welcome University of Glasgow student David Orrock to our Glasgow HQ as part of the prestigious ACA Internship programme.

The Air Charter Association provides this incredible opportunity for 18-25 year olds interested in a career within aviation, introducing them to the industry with training and practical experience in the Air Charter sector. David Orrock, an Economics and Business Management student in the final year of his studies, was selected as one of the 15 outstanding young people taking part in this internship.

Charter Scotland for a first-hand insight into the complexities of an air charter operator. Our intern shadowed various departments within Air Charter Scotland to gain a comprehensive overview of our operations, from Client Services to Crewing and Maintenance.

David assisted the Air Charter Scotland team with essential daily tasks, such as chartering flights and empty legs, looking at how flight plans are drawn up, and the complexities of handling crewing arrangements in line with flight regulations. To round off his work experience, ACS arranged for David to visit our associates Gama Aviation based at Glasgow Airport to broaden his knowledge of the private aviation sector even further with an in-person look at the day-to-day activities of a busy FBO.

David Orrock said: “Air Charter Scotland was welcoming from the very first moment. Everyone took the time to answer my questions, which made me feel part of the team and gave me a genuine insight.”

Derek Thomson, Air Charter Scotland’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “It was great to have David with us at Air Charter Scotland. I am certain he will go far in this amazing industry of ours. His positive attitude and determination is a great recipe for success. We all wish him the very best in his future endeavours and career!




Vote Air Charter Scotland in the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2025

22 August 2025

Air Charter Scotland is thrilled to announce our nomination in the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2025.

The Air Charter Association’s prestigious annual awards celebrate the very best that the private aviation industry has to offer. We’re proud to have been shortlisted in the category, Charter Operator of the Year – Executive Passenger Aircraft.

Air Charter Scotland would like to thank our incredible team for all their hard work behind the scenes which ensures the best possible service for our clients. We continue to be grateful to the Air Charter Association for the opportunity to celebrate excellence within the private aviation industry. This nomination serves as important recognition for our company’s efforts as we continue to provide world class service for all passengers who fly with Air Charter Scotland. 

Members of the Air Charter Association can cast their votes in this round until Thursday 18th September 2025, with the winners being announced at the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2025 Ceremony and Gala Dinner in November. 

Thank you to all who vote for Air Charter Scotland in the Air Charter Excellence Awards for their support.

Celebrating 25 Years of East Anglian Air Ambulance at ACS Luton

19 August 2025

Air Charter Scotland was delighted to visit our neighbour at ACS Luton, Signature Aviation, for their family fun event on Saturday 9th August 2025.

Signature Aviation has been a valued business partner of Air Charter Scotland for many years. They provide a first class FBO service and luxury private lounge to ACS customers flying to and from our Luton Airport Base.

The event was hosted at London Luton Airport in support of East Anglian Air Ambulance. This charitable organisation brings 24/7 life-saving emergency care to people in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, transporting them to medical facilities to receive treatment in the fastest time possible.

As part of the festivities, there were plenty of activities to entertain guests, from face painting and bouncy castles, to an extensive static display of aircraft for the family of Signature staff to view up close. This included an infamous Supermarine Spitfire, which proved especially popular both with the youngest and oldest members of the party.

Air Charter Scotland displayed one of the most loved jets on our fleet based at Luton Airport, our Cessna Citation Excel. Guests on the day were able to witness its compact but comfortable size which facilitates quick and easy travel in and out of smaller airports without compromising on features or amenities. A few special visitors confirmed the small but mighty Citation Excel is certainly fit for royalty!

Air Charter Scotland would like to extend our gratitude to Signature Aviation for the invite to this wonderful day, and we thank them for their continued support via their exceptional FBO services.

To learn more about Air Charter Scotland’s London Luton Airport base, or any of our bases across the UK and Europe, contact us.

Embraer ERJ135 joins Air Charter Scotland’s fleet

16 September 2024

Air Charter Scotland’s growing fleet continues to grow through 2024, with the addition of an Embraer ERJ135 in an eye-catching all black livery.

The ERJ135 becomes one of the largest jets available for charter and joins the fleet following the recent additions of a Bombardier Challenger and Cessna Citation CJ2+ earlier this year.

Seating 16, the UK-registered, Stansted-based business jet boasts an airliner heritage and is one of the most durable, efficient and reliable aircraft globally.

Delivering high performance it also offers a spacious business cabin for resting in comfort and exclusivity. Operated in partnership with luxury travel provider Travelcoup, the ERJ135 is able to effortlessly and comfortably reach major European cities such as Paris, Palma and Malaga.


A maximum altitude of 37,000ft and cruising speed of 478mph(770kp/h) ensures a smooth journey throughout, while a generous baggage capacity of 1,000 Kgs means skis, golf clubs or sporting equipment can easily be loaded on board.

It all results in a business jet perfect for groups such as sports teams to arrive well ahead of time, rested and ready for the action.


The Embraer ERJ is available for charter now. To charter the jet or for more information, contact the Air Charter Scotland charter desk.

Air Charter Scotland add CJ2+ to our growing fleet

21 May 2024

Air Charter Scotland were delighted to welcome a new addition to the fleet, with our Cessna Citation CJ2+.

Our CJ2+ is our 13th aircraft and promises comfort, safety, luxury and exclusivity synonymous with Air Charter Scotland.

It is a popular jet option for business and short European flights; the CJ2+ has a maximum distance of up to 1,780nm or 3,298km and seats up to six. This aircraft is the perfect addition to our fleet, alongside our Citation CJ1 and twin Citation CJ2 jets.

Take a flight from London to a range of destinations around Europe in less than three hours. This aircraft joins us at the perfect time, with a busy summer of sporting entertainment ahead.

June sees the Monaco Grand Prix and the beginning of UEFA Euro 2024. Make sure your plans are set for the 17th edition of Europe’s continental football championships taking place across Germany, with the hosts taking on Scotland in the opening game in Munich on the 14th.

The following month of July, sees France taking centre stage as over 10,000 of the world’s greatest athletes head to Paris in pursuit of gold.

Whatever your reason for crossing the continent, Air Charter Scotland’s fleet – including our Citation CJ2 can get you closer to the action across Europe and with the increased air traffic, we recommend securing your charter as early as possible. Our operations team are ready to navigate any challenges this summer. 

Our client services team can also arrange onward ground or helicopter transfers, plus a host of concierge services at your destination. 

Contact our charter desk today to discuss your requirements.

Air Charter Scotland’s Sustainability Mission Report

1 March 2024

Through 2023 we continued to place sustainability at the core of our business and are continuously investing in programs to optimise operations and digitise processes throughout our organisation. To further demonstrate our commitment, the company has made a significant financial investment to global sustainability projects working with our sustainability partner SouthPole.


Throughout the past decade we have invested and supported a range of projects across the world, including:

● A biogas project in Banga, Thailand;
● A solar energy project in Vietnam;
● Cookstoves and clean energy projects in Haiti;
● The installation of a new hydropower dam in the Du River in the Hubei Province of China.

This commitment to sustainability is something we take seriously at Air Charter Scotland, so much so that it is written into our Environmental Policy. This communicates our commitment to comprehensive environmental management, defines the scope and key areas for address and is subject to annual review.


Our commitment has so far seen us:

  • Utilising low emission transport
  • Reducing paper use where possible & moving toward digital operations
  • using a sustainable supply chain
  • Maximise recycling where possible

It’s a sustainability journey that we are excited to continue into 2024 and beyond. And with the assistance and support of South Pole, we look forward to updating you on the projects we support.