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NewsChapman Freeborn promotes Liu in China
Allen Liu. Source: Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as president of its newly expanded operations across Greater China.Liu will oversee all freight operations in the region as part of the firm's long-term strategy to deepen its commitment to the Chinese market.He joined the charter broker in 2012 and ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes music and entertainment appointments
Chloe Phelps (L) and Paul Kindred (R). Source: Chapman FreebornCharter broker Chapman Freeborn has made two leadership appointments in its music and entertainment vertical.Paul Kindred has been appointed as senior business development manager – music & entertainment.He brings more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having previously ...
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InterviewsDelivering more than just the goods
Chapman Freeborn’s Marcel Kolb discusses the fast-paced nature of humanitarian air charter operations and the need for staff to go the extra mile to get the job done. Aircraft do much more than deliver cargo. While serving with the German military in troubled Afghanistan, Marcel Kolb developed quite a special ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes leadership changes in Asia
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist that forms part of Avia Solutions Group, has named Mark Thibault as president, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Alain Champonnois as president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA).The appointments complement the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the broker looks ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn adds to Americas team
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Leo Teplitskiy as director of key cargo accounts for the Americas.In his new role, Teplitskiy will oversee all account operations of Chapman Freeborn’s air cargo team to further expand the company’s client and supplier base across the region.This will include the development of new business and ...
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Chapman Freeborn expands in Europe
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn last year rapidly expanded its European business as it looked to expand its global presence.The company said that it had grown its European sales team by 29%, adding 30 new members of staff across its cargo, group passenger, and business aviation divisions.This includes representation in new ...
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NewsCharter firm claims record with half dozen choppers on one flight
Silkway West Airllines 747-800F. Photo: Chapman FreebornAir charter firm Chapman Freeborn said it has set a record by transporting six helicopters on a single Boeing 747-800 freighter.The McDermott Aviation Bell machines moved on a Silkway West Airlines flight from Greece to Australia, arriving on the morning of October 18 at ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn hires global oil & gas director
Gavin Nash. Photo: Chapman FreebornGavin Nash has joined air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn as global director – oil & gas.Nash brings to Chapman Freeborn over 11 years of experience in delivering and managing global supply chain operations in the oil and gas sector.Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has ...
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NewsAir cargo disruption continues in Israel but some carriers resume flights
Ben Gurion International Airport. Image source: Flik47/ ShutterstockSome airlines have resumed routes to Israel, however, the industry is still exercising caution as conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.FedEx has resumed its service to Israel, according to an October 12 service alert."FedEx International inbound and outbound service to and from Israel ...
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NewsNorse Atlantic Airways and Chapman Freeborn place capacity on WebCargo
Source: FreightosNorwegian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways and air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn have placed their capacity on air cargo booking platform WebCargo by Freightos to enable real-time booking by forwarders.The partnership means forwarders will have access to instant eBooking and payment options on WebCargo for Norse Atlantic flights to and ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn celebrates its 50th anniversary worldwide
Chapman Freeborn 50th anniversary. Photo: Chapman FreebornGlobal air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has celebrated its 50th anniversary simultaneously with staff across four continents.The gatherings took place on Friday September 15, bringing together the company’s global workforce in joint celebrations.Eric Erbacher, group chief executive, and Russi Batliwala, chairman of the board, ...
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Intradco appoints McMullen as CEO as it looks to expand beyond animals
Animal transport specialist Intradco Global has appointed Charlie McMullen as its new chief executive as it targets growth in international and non-animal markets.McMullen began working at the company in 2011 and until his latest promotion held the position of director.In his new role, he will "continue to expand the business ...
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Chapman Freeborn continues expansion with London office
Chapman Freeborn has opened a new office in London as it looks to attract new members of staff.The broker said that the new office would provide an "easily accessible hub in the city to accommodate Chapman Freeborn’s expanding team, while supporting the charter broker’s operations in its Gatwick headquarters".Chapman Freeborn ...
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Chapman Freeborn appoints senior VP of cargo for the Americas
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas, effective immediately.Burt has 15 years of experience in the international air cargo industry. Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he rejoins Chapman Freeborn having worked as senior cargo charter broker for the company in the ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn strengthens crisis response operations
Photo: Chapman FreebornGlobal air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has strengthened its crisis response provision by establishing an 'Aviation Emergency Services' (AES) business unit.AES introduces a range of solutions, including crisis management; assisting organisations in effectively preparing for unexpected emergency situations, and security and risk management; enabling organisations to proactively detect ...
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InsightsCargo carriers drive the automotive supply chain
Demand for automotive shipments has returned stronger than before the pandemic, and in an industry where time is of the essence, airfreight still delivers.There are many links to the automotive supply chain, not least that of the big all-cargo carriers, many of which play an important role in the business.Luxembourg-based ...
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NewsVideo: What have been the biggest changes in the industry in the last 40 years
Air Cargo News is celebrating 40 years of breaking news and views. As well as looking back through time ourselves at the biggest stories of the last 40 years, we decided to ask a selection of industry stakeholders what events have had the largest impact on the industry in the ...
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InterviewsChapman Freeborn looks to another 50 years of success
It is 50 years since Chris Chapman and Mike Freeborn began marketing Alaska International Air’s fleet of Hercules freighter aircraft. At its peak, Alaska International Air operated five aircraft, but with business faltering in the local oil and gas industry Chapman Freeborn then utilised these aircraft for ad hoc charters ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn OBC champions sustainability
Felix Deutscher, business development manager at Chapman Freeborn OBC. Photo: Chapman FreebornOnboard courier specialist Chapman Freeborn OBC has announced sustainability plans which encompass carbon neutralisation and green office initiatives.The firm has partnered with sustainability management platform, WAVES, to calculate its carbon emissions and offset these accordingly by financing sustainability, neutralisation ...
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InsightsAll change for energy airfreight
Reduced heavylift capacity, costs and shifts in the oil market have forced the air charter market to think outside the box, but new opportunities are emerging in the energy airfreight sector.The reduction in heavylift airfreight capacity since the invasion of Ukraine is prompting manufacturers in the energy sector to consider ...