chapman-freeborn

Air broker appoints East Europe agent

Chapman Freeborn has appointed R-BAG Group as its general sales agent (GSA) for Eastern Europe, excluding Poland, where the charter specialist maintains its own dedicated team. The broker said it would further strengthen its sales reach and customer support capabilities in one of aviation’s most dynamic growth markets. [+]

Broker mobilizes to keep vital shipments moving

Chapman Freeborn has been arranging emergency cargo and passenger charter flights, including evacuation missions, amid the current turmoil in the Middle East. With more than 2,000 flights to and from major Gulf airports cancelled, the broker said it had been working with government ministries and authorities ins multiple countries to deliver ... [+]

Chapman-Freeborn appoints Canada cargo chief

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Tyler Porteous as vice president of cargo – Canada. He brings more than 15 years of experience in air cargo and charter operations to the broker, having previously worked for one of the world’s largest freighter operators, where he was responsible for building and growing the ... [+]

On a mission to Jamaica

As Hurricane Melissa swept through the Caribbean in late October, air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn transported personnel and critical equipment from the US directly to Jamaica hours after it made landfall. The island bore the brunt of the destruction, with at least 32 fatalities reported and many more injured. Overall, some ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn opens Zhengzhou office

Chapman Freeborn has opened an office in Zhengzhou – currently its sixth in China, alongside Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. It follows the recruitment of a team in September, led by Ms. Huizi Zhao (Bella Zhao), who has joined as manager for Central Greater China. Her responsibilities involve ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn poised to support Hurricane Melissa relief effort

Charter specialist Chapman Freeborn says its Aviation Emergency Services team is ready to support emergency evacuations, first responder transport, and humanitarian aid deliveries to regions affected by Hurricane Melissa. The major storm reached Category 5 strength yesterday but has since weakened to Category 4 as it continues moving toward Jamaica, ... [+]

New chief for Chapman Freeborn

Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Saska Gerasimova as its new Group chief executive, taking over responsibilities from Eric Erbacher, who moves to a new role as chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings board of directors. Gerasimova’s experience spans air freight, logistics, aviation leasing and fleet management  and joins Chapman Freeborn ... [+]

Charters support US supply chain in volatile times

It is a challenging time for supply chain decision-makers and managers in the US. Airfreight is experiencing significant shifts, says Jack Burt, Senior vice president of cargo at broker Chapman Freeborn USA. The introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods from markets across the globe has ramped up volatility, ... [+]

Air charter firm gears up for hurricane season

With Colorado State’s forecasting team predicting nine hurricanes, including four major ones,air charterer Chapman Freeborn is gearing up for the coming season, which officially began on June 1. The specialist, Part of Avia Solutions Group, recently formed an Aviation Emergency Service (AES), division. Senior vice president of cargo for the Americas, Jack ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn promotes two

Chapman Freeborn has promoted Isidro Nuñez Oñate to senior charter manager, overseeing brokers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He served nearly 16 years as a specialist charter broker for the business’ automotive clients, and is approaching his quarter century at the company. Sales and training lead Claire Fallon meanwhile moves to ... [+]

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