Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has surpassed 30,000 flights in a single year for the first time, marking a major milestone as the company prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Chris Leach, Founder and Chairman of ACS, said of the milestone: “In 2024 we arranged 30,290 flights, which is a magnificent achievement in one year. That means that, on average, a flight arranged by ACS took off somewhere around the world every 17 and a half minutes on every day in … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service passes 30,000 flights in one year for the first time
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Air Charter Service opens first office in Italy
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened its 35th office, and first in Italy, in the city of Milan. Andy Summers, ACS’s Regional Director – Europe, commented: “We have been looking to have an office here in Italy for a number of years, and feel that now is the right time for this investment. We have been dealing with many Italian clients through our other European offices since the early days of ACS, but we want to now focus on our service to those customers and … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service opens first office in Italy
Chinese New Year marks 20 years of Chapman Freeborn in China
Chapman Freeborn will mark over 20 years of operating in China this week, after opening its first offices in Beijing and Hong Kong in 2004. Chapman Freeborn’s China operations have grown exponentially over the last twenty years, opening five offices, leveraging capacity across the Chapman Freeborn Group – including Magma Aviation’s direct charter flights – to seize opportunities in new markets like e-commerce, and earlier last year appointing Allen Liu to oversee operations across the new … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year marks 20 years of Chapman Freeborn in China
Air Charter Service arranges flights to aid victims of Cyclone Chido
Since Cyclone Chido devastated the French island of Mayotte in the western Indian Ocean in December, Air Charter Service has been busy arranging humanitarian aid charter flights to the region, flying in more than 1,000 tons so far, with flights still ongoing. With winds exceeding 220 km/h (136 mph), the cyclone tore through the archipelago on Saturday, December 14th, destroying villages, and leaving thousands without shelter, water, or electricity. Ben Dinsdale, Director for Government and … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service arranges flights to aid victims of Cyclone Chido
Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Chapman Freeborn has completed a strategic restructure of its European cargo operations team to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth of new industry verticals. James Gilliard has been appointed Vice President of Cargo Sales, and Markus Schmidt Vice President of Cargo Commercial Operations, both reporting into Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe. “This is an exciting time to join Chapman Freeborn as it reinvigorates its sales drive into new untapped … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Challenge Group signs with AERCAP for two additional converted 777-300ERSF, the ‘Big Twins’
Challenge Group concluded 2024 with remarkable accomplishments, solidifying its status as a key player in the air cargo industry. The Group expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft, completing its 767 conversion program, operated over 4,000 flights, transported more than 200,000 tons of cargo and obtained the CEIV Lithium Battery certification to complete its existing Pharma and Live Animals certifications. Key shipments included 5,000 horses, 600 aircraft engines and over 25,000 e-commerce and … [Read more...] about Challenge Group signs with AERCAP for two additional converted 777-300ERSF, the ‘Big Twins’
