Press release: Chapman Freeborn restructure to expand European cargo operations Chapman Freeborn has completed a strategic restructure of its European cargo operations team to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth of new industry verticals. James Gilliard has been appointed Vice President of Cargo Sales, and Markus Schmidt Vice President of Cargo Commercial Operations, both reporting into Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe.
Press release: Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo and passenger operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a Middle East-based company specialising in express distribution and shipping solutions. The move by the global charterer comes as a strategic response to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme which aims to increase air freight capacity to 4.5 million tons per year.
Press release: Chapman Freeborn Americas appoints Cam Bolton-Wilson Vice President Humanitarian & Government Bolton-Wilson, known as Bolts, joins Chapman Freeborn after serving for six years as a Commando in the UK’s Royal Marines and eighteen years in the defence and humanitarian sectors, including senior leadership positions on location in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen.
Chapman Freeborn marks a milestone year with over 100% growth in its passenger footprint across the Middle East. Chapman Freeborn saw over 100% growth in its Middle East passenger footprint in 2024, fuelled by rising demand from corporate clients, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals.
Chapman Freeborn has outdone itself, organising an entire private jet operation - from first enquiry to take-off - in just two hours.
Chapman Freeborn achieves speedy check-in for over 200 passengers in Thailand. Chapman Freeborn’s APAC Passenger team recently arranged a charter flight with an exceptionally fast and smooth check-in process. Yanin Songsermsit, Key Account Manager in Chapman Freeborn’s APAC Passenger team, coordinated the flight for 224 French tourists, who were flying internally from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in an A320 aircraft. Thanks to Yanin’s seamless collaboration with our contacts at HKT, the passengers and their luggage were checked in at four dedicated counters in just 100 minutes – less than two minutes per person!
Chapman Freeborn has launched a new European music and entertainment division, placing all operations under two new heads of department. The internal promotions see Paul Kindred appointed Head of Music and Entertainment Business Development, while Chloe Phelps becomes Head of Music and Entertainment Charters.
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Dovydenas previously spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, in both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer roles before joining the charter broker in 2022.
Chapman Freeborn has entered an exclusive partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist Santos e Vale to expand its cargo charter on-board courier, time critical, and passenger charter services across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership, announced at the recent Supply Chain Magazine Iberia conference in Madrid, follows a growth in demand from the general cargo, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and construction sectors.
Chapman Freeborn launches world's first private jet Blind Booking service. Chapman Freeborn has launched a new private jet Blind Booking service with themed packages including romantic escapes, short city breaks, sun-soaked beach holidays, and outdoors pursuits. Blind Booking holiday options have previously only been available as part of an airline’s flight schedule.
