Air charter association BACA formally installed Nick Weston as its new chair at the group’s annual spring lunch on Wednesday 3 in London, where a capacity crowd prompted organizers to open a second annex for attendees. Weston, founder and CEO of Weston Aviation in the UK, outlined his objectives for the organization, including continuing its work on the risks of illegal charter flying. 

In addition to keeping the spotlight on illegal charters, Weston said another key priority for him will be to expand BACA’s membership, which now stands at more than 240 members, and strengthen its voice and authority on aircraft chartering. “I relish the prospect of implementing and continuing the initiatives we have in place to deliver exceptional value to our members and ensure that the key issues impacting their business are known to governments and authorities globally,” he said.

Weston assumed the post from Richard Mumford on the organization’s 70th anniversary.