It is a challenging time for supply chain decision-makers and managers in the US. The introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods from markets across the globe has ramped up volatility, especially as many of the deadlines for these tariffs change regularly. According to Jack Burt, Senior Vice President of Cargo at Chapman Freeborn USA, the industry is experiencing significant shifts. "The net impact of tariffs on air cargo market demand is likely to be negative, as high tariffs could lead … [Read more...] about Air cargo charters supporting US supply chain managers during tariff volatility
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Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
The Asian offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have been exceptionally busy over the past month, arranging almost 100 charter flights with more than 5,000 tons of cargo, following the closure of the Thailand-Cambodia land border. Brendan Toomey, CEO of ACS Singapore, commented: “The closure of the Thailand-Cambodia border meant that all road transport stopped immediately, leading to significant logistical disruptions across multiple industries which rely heavily … [Read more...] about Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
Vietnam’s business aviation: Navigating uncharted territory with high growth potential
Vietnam’s business aviation sector represents “uncharted territory” where significant risks coexist with exceptional rewards, according to Quang Le, Key Account Manager at the Ho Chi Minh City office of international flight brokerage firm Chapman Freeborn. What should potential investors know about this high-potential market? From zero to growth: Vietnam’s business aviation development The evolution of Vietnam’s business aviation market shows remarkable progress compressed into just a few … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s business aviation: Navigating uncharted territory with high growth potential
Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours
Chapman Freeborn, one of the world’s leading aircraft charter and aviation support companies, has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours. Despite the complexity of the task, the aircraft in question not only received the necessary parts on time but also departed ahead of schedule. In May 2025, the team at Chapman Freeborn received an urgent task of delivering crucial parts from Paris Vatry Airport (XCR) to Athens International Airport … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours
ACS Mexico keeps things brewing with urgent charter for beer manufacturer
Last month, Air Charter Service’s Mexican office was contacted by a leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Mexico, who was facing a brewery shutdown and needed just over half a ton of beer hops transported from Washington State to Mexico City, a journey of more than two and a half thousand miles, within the next 24 hours. Marco Circosta, ACS Mexico’s CEO, commented: “We were contacted by our freight forwarder customer in Mexico, whose client’s brewery urgently needed a delivery of hops to … [Read more...] about ACS Mexico keeps things brewing with urgent charter for beer manufacturer
Chapman Freeborn transports record cargo shipment at PIK
Chapman Freeborn, global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, has successfully completed a record-breaking cargo shipment operation at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Earlier this year, the company organised a cargo charter flight that transported the longest piece of cargo the airport has ever handled. The shipment included a 67-foot-long, 24-tonne component, transported on three 20-foot … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn transports record cargo shipment at PIK
