Chris Chapman, founder and chairman of Chapman Freeborn Airmarketing is to be inducted into The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) ‘Hall of Fame’ in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development and growth of the global air charter market.

His achievements will be officially recognised at the annual TIACA Hall of Fame Dinner on 17 May in Leipzig, Germany, during TIACA’s 2010 Executive Summit and AGM. The presentation dinner will take place in the city’s world renowned Porsche Customer Service Centre, which houses many rare and valuable original Porsche cars.

Jack Boisen, Chairman of TIACA’s Chairman’s Council, said: “Chris is extremely deserving of this recognition. Wherever you go in the world, the name Chapman Freeborn is synonymous with the air charter industry and is recognised for the quality and professionalism of its services. He has grown the business organically from the beginning and demonstrated a skill for business creation and innovation that justifiably earns him a place in TIACA’s Hall of Fame.”