Notes to Editors
- Chapman Freeborn is the largest air charter broker in the world with 36 offices in 20 countries
- Chapman Freeborn was established in 1973
- Annual group turnover is over $450m
- The Chapman Freeborn group now employs over 250 personnel
- The passenger department provide air charters to a client base which includes travel agents, tour operators, MICE travel organisers and governments
- The cargo department specialise in moving urgent air cargo, heavy and outsize pieces, high value commodities, dangerous goods and AOG parts
- The company was voted Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year at the ACW World Air Cargo Awards in 2007 and 2008
- Many of the world’s major relief organisations, governments, NGOs and other aid providers use the company’s expertise in transporting relief goods and organising personnel evacuations
- Chapman Freeborn also provide ACMI, wet, damp and dry leasing solutions for many of the world’s largest airlines
- The Chapman Freeborn group also provide General Sales Agency (GSA), Station Management and Ground Handling Services
- The operations division, Paragon Global Flight Support provides 24 hour outsourced flight support
- Chapman Freeborn is listed in the Sunday Times’ Top Track 250 of the biggest mid-market private companies in the UK
For further information on this story, or about the Chapman Freeborn Group, please contact Julie Black or Andy James on +44 (0)1293 572832
Chapman Freeborn nominated for Best Executive Aviation Provider at the Buying Business Travel Awards
16th September 2008
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has been nominated for the title of Best Executive Aviation Provider at the Buying Business Travel Diamond Awards, to be held at London's exclusive Hurlingham Club on the 4th December.
It is the first time Crawley-based Chapman Freeborn has been nominated for a Diamond Award, reflecting its focus on building market share in the corporate sector via Travel Management Companies (TMC's).
Keith Haynes, director of sales for corporate travel, said:
"We are delighted to be nominated for this prestigious award, and honoured to be recognised for our growing reputation in this key market."
Utilising a network of 36 offices in 20 countries, Chapman Freeborn has made a name for itself by successfully providing secure, flexible, and cost-effective charter solutions for clients worldwide.
In the last 12 months the company has worked to build closer relationships with TMC's and corporate clients - joining the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC), Institute of Travel Managers (ITM), and Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE).
Voting for the awards is now open on the Buying Business Travel website and runs until 16th November 2008: Vote here
For full details of Chapman Freeborn's global offices please visit: www.chapman-freeborn.com
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