Last year, the Time Critical division of leading aircraft specialist, Air Charter Service, saw incredible growth, particularly in its IATA-accredited Next Flight Out (NFO) offering, with 175% more shipments than in the previous 12 months. Robert Alleman, CEO of ACS Time Critical, said: “We enjoyed a very successful 12 months last year, with all three of our services seeing large increases. The biggest of those came in our NFO division, with almost three times the amount of work compared to … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
Leasing & Chartering
Chapman Freeborn secured successful delivery of the second ATR 72-600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force
Chapman Freeborn, a global provider of air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973, has successfully completed the delivery of an ATR 72 600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force. The company notes that the smooth execution of this complex operation highlights its continued ability to manage challenging logistics, tight schedules, and operational disruptions with precision and expertise. The ATR 72 600MPA, configured for maritime patrol missions, was manufactured by … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn secured successful delivery of the second ATR 72-600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force
Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn, providing air charter solutions for air cargo and passenger movements since 1973, has appointed R-BAG Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across Eastern Europe, effective 1st March 2026. The agreement is set to cover cargo charter services within the region. This latest move is intended to further strengthen the charterer’s sales reach and customer support capabilities in one of aviation’s most dynamic growth markets. “To maximise Eastern Europe’s potential for charter … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn: Meeting charter demand where conventional capacity falls short
In an air cargo environment shaped by volatility, shifting trade flows, and increasingly complex shipment requirements, air charter services continue to play a critical role in keeping supply chains moving. For Chapman Freeborn, time-critical, humanitarian, and outsized cargo remain central to its operations, anchoring the company’s position as a specialist within the broader air cargo ecosystem. “Time-critical, humanitarian, and outsized cargo remain the core types of ad-hoc aircraft … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn: Meeting charter demand where conventional capacity falls short
Chapman Freeborn has been arranging emergency charters amid Middle East aviation disruptions
Chapman Freeborn maintains an active global crisis response framework and has been arranging emergency passenger and cargo charter flights, including evacuation missions, amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and disruption to global aviation routes. According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, more than 2,000 flights to and from major Gulf airports have been cancelled, reflecting the scale of operational disruption across the region. In response to the current … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn has been arranging emergency charters amid Middle East aviation disruptions
Air Charter Service’s revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion
With the company’s financial year closing on January 31st, the world’s largest aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced turnover of US$ 1.34 billion, an increase of 10.3% on 2024’s figures, driven by 19.1% growth in private jet revenue. Chris Leach, Chairman at Air Charter Service, said: “We had an exceptionally pleasing 2025, with both charter numbers and revenue increasing across all divisions; cargo, private jets, group travel, leasing and time critical … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion
