Leasing & Chartering

El Niño 2026–27: Why humanitarian airlift planning must start before the weather turns

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The World Meteorological Organisation expects El Niño to reach very strong intensity before peaking towards the end of 2026 and to persist into early 2027. The resulting droughts, floods and crop damage could push 49 million more people into acute food insecurity, bringing the total to 274 million across 45 countries by the end of 2027, according to the World Food Programme. For humanitarian aviation, the main concern is how many crises could unfold at the same time. Flooding in the southern … [Read more...] about El Niño 2026–27: Why humanitarian airlift planning must start before the weather turns

CharterDesk puts aerospace transport on the fast track

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CharterDesk is developing its aerospace transport business by combining dedicated aircraft charters with courier and scheduled flight options to support airlines, manufacturers and maintenance providers. The Budapest, Hungary-based company handles movements ranging from small operationally critical components to aircraft engines, selecting transport around the cargo, delivery deadline and handling requirements. Aircraft on Ground (AOG) shipments form an important part of this activity. … [Read more...] about CharterDesk puts aerospace transport on the fast track

Chapman Freeborn named Air Charter Broker of the Year at Payload Asia Awards 2026

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Chapman Freeborn has been named Air Charter Broker of the Year at the 13th Payload Asia Awards, held on 19 October at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Latha Narayan, Chapman Freeborn’s President – APAC, accepted the award on behalf of the company. The award recognises Chapman Freeborn’s expertise in managing complex and time-critical cargo charter operations across Asia and beyond. “Being named Air Charter Broker of the Year is a testament to the expertise and commitment of our teams around … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn named Air Charter Broker of the Year at Payload Asia Awards 2026

The real cost of private charter’s race to the bottom

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Private charter broking is coming under pressure from two directions. Customers are becoming more price-conscious, while digital tools are making aircraft availability and pricing easier to compare. In highly competitive markets, this is increasing the pressure on brokers to respond faster and reduce margins. At Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026, a panel of charter industry leaders discussed what this means for service quality, accountability and the future role of the broker. Steffen Fries, … [Read more...] about The real cost of private charter’s race to the bottom

Chapman Freeborn joins BlackBook Motorsport

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International charter broker Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport – a global network bringing together stakeholders from Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and other areas of international motorsport. BlackBook connects teams, manufacturers, circuits and suppliers through industry insights, direct introductions and events. For Chapman Freeborn, the membership provides an opportunity to build closer relationships with the decision-makers responsible for moving teams around the world and to … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn joins BlackBook Motorsport

Race against the production line: Europe’s automotive airfreight pressure points

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Imagine this scenario: a large car plant in Germany is facing a shortage of automotive parts, while three pallets of the required components are sitting in Bulgaria. They are too heavy to travel by on-board courier, and no scheduled airfreight service can meet the deadline. A dedicated charter delivers the parts to the production site within eight hours of the initial request, helping the manufacturer avoid a potentially far more costly production stoppage. According to Isidro Nuñez Oñate, … [Read more...] about Race against the production line: Europe’s automotive airfreight pressure points