Expanding its time-critical logistics portfolio, Chapman Freeborn OBC is launching Next Flight Out (NFO), a new premium service designed to complement its established on-board courier expertise and provide clients with greater flexibility for urgent international shipments. Positioned between hand-carry and full charter solutions, NFO helps close the gap for shipments that require speed, reliability, and operational flexibility, while also taking shipment size, cost, and specific logistics needs … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn OBC adds Next Flight Out (NFO) to its global time-critical solutions
Leasing & Chartering
Air Charter Service reports record Q1
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has reported an excellent first financial quarter of the year, with charter numbers up and revenue growth of more than 35% year-on-year, up to $380 million. Chris Leach, ACS’s Founder and Chairman, commented: “Our financial year begins on February 1st, so the end of April closed our first quarter. We are delighted with our performance, with record results for the first quarter, in all divisions, with overall charters up by 19%, and … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service reports record Q1
Chapman Freeborn delivers time-critical oilfield equipment from China to Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed a time-critical cargo charter, transporting oversized oilfield equipment from China to Saudi Arabia. The shipment was arranged for a client in the oil and gas sector that needed to urgently replenish operational stock, as ongoing global shipping delays and airfreight backlogs began to impact operations. The cargo included industrial pumps, precision spare parts, and oversized units measuring up … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn delivers time-critical oilfield equipment from China to Saudi Arabia
ACS helps get 36 huskies to sled race start line in Alaska
Last month, leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, helped with the transportation of 36 huskies, along with their handlers, from Oslo, Norway, to Anchorage in Alaska, USA, to take part in the Iditarod sled race across the state. Dan Morgan-Evans, Group Cargo Director at ACS, commented: “We were approached by a group of Norwegian competitors taking part in Iditarod – ‘The Last Great Race’, a 1,000-mile, 10-day, sled race from Anchorage to Nome in Alaska. “Flying so many … [Read more...] about ACS helps get 36 huskies to sled race start line in Alaska
Air Charter Service’s Time Critical operation sees huge growth in NFO offering
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
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







