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
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Chapman Freeborn appoints Latha Narayan as President APAC
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Latha Narayan as President APAC, effective 1 April. In this role, Narayan will lead the company’s strategic and commercial development across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on scaling operations, enhancing performance, and strengthening alignment across cargo, passenger and business aviation services. Narayan brings over 20 years of global aviation experience, spanning commercial strategy, … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints Latha Narayan as President APAC
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
Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn, providing air charter solutions for air cargo and passenger movements since 1973, has appointed R-BAG Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across Eastern Europe, effective 1st March 2026. The agreement is set to cover cargo charter services within the region. This latest move is intended to further strengthen the charterer’s sales reach and customer support capabilities in one of aviation’s most dynamic growth markets. “To maximise Eastern Europe’s potential for charter … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints R-BAG Group as General Sales Agent across Eastern Europe
Chapman Freeborn: Meeting charter demand where conventional capacity falls short
In an air cargo environment shaped by volatility, shifting trade flows, and increasingly complex shipment requirements, air charter services continue to play a critical role in keeping supply chains moving. For Chapman Freeborn, time-critical, humanitarian, and outsized cargo remain central to its operations, anchoring the company’s position as a specialist within the broader air cargo ecosystem. “Time-critical, humanitarian, and outsized cargo remain the core types of ad-hoc aircraft … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn: Meeting charter demand where conventional capacity falls short
Chapman Freeborn has been arranging emergency charters amid Middle East aviation disruptions
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
