ACC Aviation, the global aviation services group, has reported positive growth in the second quarter of 2021, driven by U.S. and U.K. charter as well as steady growth in its consulting division.
Charter volume in the U.S. and U.K. was up 39% year on year. Highlights included an uptick in the use of corporate shuttles, across the U.S.A., Europe, and Asia, from the manufacturing, transport, and sports sectors. ACC Aviation has supported several corporations with regular program flying. U.S. domestic business travel continues to lead the recovery with encouraging booking levels through 2021 into early 2022.
ACC Aviation's consultancy arm fared well in the second-quarter, with first-half revenues up 18% compared with the same period in 2020, and 33% up on 2019. With increased activity across aircraft disposal and acquisition, and sale-and-leaseback projects, the business is backing further expansion of its consulting division with its entry to Aviation Finance Advisory. ACC Aviation has appointed Viktor Berta as VP of Aviation Finance Advisory where he will be supporting new and existing clients in analyzing financing and leasing arrangements, restructuring existing indebtedness, and sourcing new forms of financing.
