ACASS is to introduce cryptocurrency as a payment method through a partnership with digital payment gateway Coinpayments. The rollout in Europe will begin in January 2026, with an invoicing feature enabling ACASS’ charter clients to make seamless crypto payments via a secure transaction link.

Andre Khury, president and CEO, says: “Three decades ago ACASS began as a humble flight crew staffing company. Today, we embark on the next leg of our journey as we enable cryptocurrency as a payment method as part of our lasting commitment to being at the forefront of business aviation. While commercial aviation continues to recover from its pandemic slowdown, private and business aviation has only gained in popularity. Together with Coinpayments, ACASS will be able to provide a greater level of service to our client base, one that values safety and speed.”

This move is a direct response to the growing demand from the private aviation industry to enable fast and seamless payments for the high value transactions companies like ACASS facilitate. With fiat currencies, large payments are not possible at speed, limiting the level of service businesses in the space can offer to their customers.

Leveraging Coinpayments’ gateway, which supports multiple cryptocurrencies, ACASS will bypass this with the ability to offer a payment solution that can facilitate large transactions faster than traditional payments methods. This is essential for being able to deliver on quick-turnaround charter client requests.

Ali Rafi, CEO of Coinpayments, adds: “This partnership deepens our ties with the private aviation market and reflects the growing demands of corporate executives who need to get to meetings across the globe, fast. For last-minute and urgent travel arrangements, traditional payments methods are a barrier due to the processing delays they incur.

“Instant digital payments, on the other hand, are the solution. By providing flexible solutions, we are supporting ACASS to deliver the speed, security and reliability today’s business travellers expect. By enabling digital payments via stablecoins, the most efficient method for rapid, frictionless settlement, we ensure clients can act decisively without operational delays. Collaborating with a brand of ACASS’ calibre demonstrates how next-generation payment technology can elevate the experience for aviation clients and businesses worldwide.”