4AIR featured in centenary project celebrating royal and parliamentary leadership
4AIR selected to appear in Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, an official History of Parliament Trust publication recognizing leadership across governance, innovation, and sustainability
Featured alongside global organizations and thought leaders, with launch at Westminster Abbey attended by senior UK media and institutional figures
Cleveland, Ohio, June 9, 2026 - 4AIR a leader in aviation sustainability, has been selected to appear in a new publication entitled Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership. An official History of Parliament project, this landmark book is being produced in partnership with leading publisher St James’s House – an imprint within the SJH Group – and will be launched on 9 June 2026 in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London, UK.of Westminster Abbey in London, UK.
Written by a team of prominent academics and award-winning authors, including royal experts Robert Jobson, Russell Myers and Katie Nicholl, this beautifully presented hardback explores the evolving roles of Crown and Parliament in the leadership of the UK and the Commonwealth. Harking back to the origins and impact of one of the most significant pieces of legislation in British history, the Act of Settlement 1701, the book goes on to document the shifts in power past and present, culminating in the transformative political and social changes of the past 100 years.
“Being included in Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership is a meaningful recognition of the role aviation must play in advancing sustainability with credibility and accountability. At 4AIR, we’re focused on delivering solutions that comprehensively address aviation’s entire impact , and it’s an honor to be featured among organizations shaping the future of leadership across industries,” says Kennedy Ricci, President and CEO of 4AIR.
Dr Jennifer Davey, Director at the History of Parliament Trust, says, “The book not only explores the history and evolution of UK and Commonwealth governance and the shift to a constitutional monarchy, but also profiles a selection of organisations invited to join the project based on their relevance to the themes of leadership, innovation, sustainability and governance.”
Stephen van der Merwe, a Group Director at the SJH Group, says, “Through in-depth interviews with the leaders of organisations such as 4AIR, and by spotlighting their work, Monarchy and Democracy provides a compelling, first-hand perspective on how today’s organisational leaders are shaping the future in a wide range of areas, including governance, education, charitable work, enterprise and industry.”
The publication’s launch will also incorporate the London Press Club Summer Garden Party, which will be attended by more than 300 senior figures from the UK’s leading media organisations and will include a celebration of the life of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “This is a wonderful opportunity to honour Queen Elizabeth II and the historic contribution he made to the nation and the Commonwealth,” says Robert Jobson, deputy chair of the London Press Club. “Hers was a remarkable life, one that continues to inspire generations around the world.”
Available in both print and e-book formats, and distributed on a controlled-circulation basis, this publication will be made available to key political, institutional and educational audiences in the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth, and will be supported by the extensive online promotion of a complimentary digital edition.
Notes to editors:
Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership will be launched at College Garden in Westminster Abbey on 9 June 2026. For further information about the book, please contact publishing@stjamess.org. 4AIR is an aviation industry pioneer offering sustainability solutions beyond just simple carbon neutrality. Its innovative framework provides turnkey voluntary sustainability programs available by the hour, and its full-service compliance program helps set environmental regulatory obligations on autopilot. From verified carbon offsets and removals to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), contrail mitigation and new technologies, 4AIR has a framework in place to comprehensively support all pillars of aviation sustainability. For further details, visit www.4air.aero.
St James’s House (www.stjamess.org) is part of the SJH Group (www.sjhgroup.com) and has been an official publisher for the History of Parliament (www.historyofparliamentonline.org) since 2015.