On 13 October, the leading global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, Chapman Freeborn, officially opened a new office in Zhengzhou – currently its sixth in China, alongside Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. The new office has been opened following the recruitment of its team in September, and builds upon Chapman Freeborn’s efforts to gain a secure foothold in China, which dates back all the way to 2004. “The new team in Zhengzhou will help us further … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn opens Zhengzhou office, accelerating its China expansion
Leasing & Chartering
Air Charter Service reaps rewards in Southeast Asia
Asia has seen strong growth in the private charter market over the first nine months of the year, outperforming the global average (based on WingX figures), and Air Charter Service’s business in the Southeast part of the region has seen its Singapore office experience incredible growth in that period, arranging 61% more charters than at the same stage last year. Brendan Toomey, ACS Singapore’s CEO, commented: “We have had a great first nine months of the year, with charter numbers up by 61%, … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service reaps rewards in Southeast Asia
Air Charter Service opens 40th office
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has reached a major milestone as the company opens an office in Barcelona, its 40th operation globally. Justin Bowman, Group CEO, commented: “The opening of our 40th office is an amazing achievement, and comes straight off the back of opening up in Perth and Riyadh last month. We have had a presence in Spain since 2008, and our Madrid office is one of our most successful in our network. From there, we have been serving a huge number of … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service opens 40th office
HALO AirFinance closes eighth and final loan for Crestone Air Partners, completing portfolio of transactions
HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”), announced the closing of its eighth and final senior loan with Crestone Air Partners and Blue Owl Capital investment vehicles. The financing supported the acquisition of one (1) CFM56-7B engine on lease to a European carrier. This closing marks the completion of a series of eight transactions executed between HALO and Crestone, encompassing a mix of mature narrowbody aircraft and engines … [Read more...] about HALO AirFinance closes eighth and final loan for Crestone Air Partners, completing portfolio of transactions
Chapman Freeborn successfully handles delivery of 11-ton switchboard from Jakarta to Sydney
Global air charter experts Chapman Freeborn, a member of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest provider of ACMI services, has successfully executed the time-sensitive delivery of an 11-ton electrical switchboard. The outsized cargo, which was transported via charter flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Sydney (SYD), arrived on schedule despite logistical and regulatory hurdles. Chapman Freeborn’s APAC team was tasked with the urgent transportation of an 11-ton electrical switchboard that is … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn successfully handles delivery of 11-ton switchboard from Jakarta to Sydney
Chapman Freeborn deepens partnership with Oil Spill Response Limited through in-person site visits in Italy
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, a member of Avia Solutions Group, has further strengthened its working relationship with Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL). Gianluca Modonese, Chapman Freeborn's Cargo Sales Manager - Italy, and Jason de Beer, Senior Cargo Charter Broker – UK organised site visits with OSRL. The delegation inspected multiple Italian airports for their ability to manage oversized cargo, as well as visiting the one-of-a-kind equipment used in subsea blowouts at … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn deepens partnership with Oil Spill Response Limited through in-person site visits in Italy









