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
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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
Chapman Freeborn UAE office reports strong start to 2026 across core charter divisions
Chapman Freeborn’s UAE office exceeded its monthly targets across passenger, cargo and ACMI charter operations in January 2026, marking a strong start to the year for the company’s IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region. According to the company, all three operational divisions reported performance above plan, supported by steady regional charter demand, cross-team collaboration, and disciplined execution across operational units. While January results represent only the first month of the … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn UAE office reports strong start to 2026 across core charter divisions
Bones on board: ACS Time Critical moves Triceratops fossils
At the end of last year, Air Charter Service’s Time Critical division arranged for the transportation of more than three tons of Triceratops bones for the opening of a new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi. Robert Alleman, CEO of ACS’s Time Critical team, commented: “We received a call from a customer looking for an all-in-one solution to transport crates containing more than three tons of fossils from Denver in time for the opening of a brand-new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi. “We … [Read more...] about Bones on board: ACS Time Critical moves Triceratops fossils
Air Charter Service increases Australian investment by expanding its Brisbane operation
Six months after opening its Perth office, leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has further expanded its operations in Australia, with a new office space in Brisbane, more than four times the size of the team’s previous workspace. Melissa Rogers, Charter Sales Director, ACS Brisbane, said of the move: “In the four years since Matthew Haigh and I opened our office here, we have seen incredible growth and now boast an ever-growing team of almost 20 people. “The office has … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service increases Australian investment by expanding its Brisbane operation
Chapman Freeborn delivers efficient logistics for Leonardo Aircraft M-346 demonstration tour across the United States
Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully supported Leonardo Aircraft during a complex, multi-location M-346 demonstration tour across the United States and Canada. The three-month operation ran from September to November, spanning 11 air show locations and requiring extensive coordination of personnel, equipment, and aircraft logistics across multiple regions. The demonstrations formed part of a wider agreement with a U.S. manufacturer in support of supplying new … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn delivers efficient logistics for Leonardo Aircraft M-346 demonstration tour across the United States
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