Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a Middle East-based company specialising in express distribution and shipping solutions. The move by the global charterer comes as a strategic response to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme which aims to increase air freight capacity to 4.5 million tons per year. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide world-class aviation services and reflects our … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement
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Chapman Freeborn agrees partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist
Chapman Freeborn has entered an exclusive partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist Santos e Vale to expand its cargo charter, on-board courier, time critical, and passenger charter services across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership, announced at the recent Supply Chain Magazine Iberia conference in Madrid, follows a growth in demand from the general cargo, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and construction sectors. “This partnership allows Chapman Freeborn to … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn agrees partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist
Air charter industry steps up again in 2024 responding to humanitarian crises
The air charter industry has stepped up once again in 2024 responding to crises around the globe, once again highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft. This year the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean, as well as North and South America, in the aftermaths of a number of natural disasters and civil unrests. Ben Dinsdale, Air Charter Service’s Director for Government and Humanitarian Services, explains: “The … [Read more...] about Air charter industry steps up again in 2024 responding to humanitarian crises
Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline
Chapman Freeborn landed an AS-355 helicopter on a neighbouring carpark to ensure vital automotive equipment reached its destination in the quickest time to keep production disruption to a minimum. Following a last-minute request from a German car manufacturer, Chapman Freeborn drew upon its fifty years of experience to identify and request the use of an adjacent carpark as a temporary helipad. “We are well aware that for our automotive customers, every second lost to inactivity translates … [Read more...] about Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline
Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast
Air Charter Service’s office in Brisbane has experienced incredible growth over the past year, in terms of charter numbers, revenue and the size of the team. Paul Crook, Managing Director of ACS Australia, based in Sydney, commented: “Our management team in Brisbane is experiencing huge success at the moment, with an impressive increase in sales, up 61% year-on-year. We opened the office less than three years ago, so for them to produce the sort of numbers that they are at the moment is … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast
Air Charter Service’s Greater China offices thriving
The Greater China offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have had a remarkable first nine months of the year, with both the Shanghai and Hong Kong offices having their best years ever, in terms of charter numbers. Justin Bowman, Air Charter Service’s CEO commented: “This year has seen the growth plans that we put in place last year really start to pay dividends. Our revenue across the three offices has grown, most noticeably in Hong Kong – by 18% year-on-year. … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Greater China offices thriving
