INTERNATIONAL EDITION OCTOBER 2013 Top 50 Cargo Airports Our Global Coverage Scan here to watch the ACS corporate video Your Cargo Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year 2013 With a global network of 17 offices strategically placed around the world, Air Charter Service is able to obtain local market knowledge whilst utilising global procurement capabilities. Our global presence in the charter market is unique. We are fluent in over 42 languages worldwide, with the capability to provide an exceptional global service. www.aircharterservice.com NORTH AMERICA | SOUTH AMERICA | EUROPE | CIS | AFRICA | MIDDLE EAST | N.AMERICA | S.AMERICA | EUROPE | CIS | MIDDLE EAST | AFRICA | ASIA October 2013 Volume 16, Number 9 EDITOR John W. McCurry
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