Chapman Freeborn has been named Air Charter Broker of the Year at the 13th Payload Asia Awards, held on 19 October at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Latha Narayan, Chapman Freeborn’s President – APAC, accepted the award on behalf of the company. The award recognises Chapman Freeborn’s expertise in managing complex and time-critical cargo charter operations across Asia and beyond. “Being named Air Charter Broker of the Year is a testament to the expertise and commitment of our teams around … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn named Air Charter Broker of the Year at Payload Asia Awards 2026
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The real cost of private charter’s race to the bottom
Private charter broking is coming under pressure from two directions. Customers are becoming more price-conscious, while digital tools are making aircraft availability and pricing easier to compare. In highly competitive markets, this is increasing the pressure on brokers to respond faster and reduce margins. At Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026, a panel of charter industry leaders discussed what this means for service quality, accountability and the future role of the broker. Steffen Fries, … [Read more...] about The real cost of private charter’s race to the bottom
Race against the production line: Europe’s automotive airfreight pressure points
Imagine this scenario: a large car plant in Germany is facing a shortage of automotive parts, while three pallets of the required components are sitting in Bulgaria. They are too heavy to travel by on-board courier, and no scheduled airfreight service can meet the deadline. A dedicated charter delivers the parts to the production site within eight hours of the initial request, helping the manufacturer avoid a potentially far more costly production stoppage. According to Isidro Nuñez Oñate, … [Read more...] about Race against the production line: Europe’s automotive airfreight pressure points
Chapman Freeborn and EngineStands.com complete time-sensitive engine stand delivery to Johannesburg
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has supported the time-sensitive delivery of a CFM56-7B engine stand to Johannesburg in cooperation with EngineStands.com, a global engine stand leasing provider. The shipment, completed at the end of April, involved one CFM56-7B engine stand owned by EngineStands.com. The equipment was delivered from storage to the customer’s required location in Johannesburg. The delivery required a quick and reliable … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn and EngineStands.com complete time-sensitive engine stand delivery to Johannesburg
Chapman Freeborn OBC adds Next Flight Out (NFO) to its global time-critical solutions
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
Chapman Freeborn appoints Danish Cutleriwala as Country Manager India
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Danish Cutleriwala as Country Manager India, further strengthening its leadership presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and logistics markets. Based in Mumbai, Danish Cutleriwala will lead Chapman Freeborn’s operations in India, with a focus on driving commercial growth across cargo and passenger charter services, while expanding the company’s footprint through strategic … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints Danish Cutleriwala as Country Manager India
