Aviation Services UK is the trade association for ground service providers supporting the UK’s aviation sector.
Our members enable airlines to transport people and cargo to and from destinations across the world, keeping the UK flying.
In 2023, Aviation Services UK members handled more than one million flights arriving in and departing from the UK.
Together, they help air transport to support more than 1.5 million jobs and to contribute around £5.47 billion to the economy every year.
David Leighton FRSA
Chief Executive
David Leighton FRSA was appointed Chief Executive of Aviation Services UK in January 2023.
He is an expert in public policy, corporate communications and sustainability, and is founder of corporate affairs consultancy, Front Street Consulting.
David is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and a member of the Royal Economic Society, British Exporters Association, Institute of Directors and International Public Relations Association.
David attended Durham University where he read politics and economics.