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  • Chapman Freeborn provided over 5,000 charters in 2008, in addition to many ACMI, wet and dry aircraft lease arrangements ranging from Boeing 747, Airbus A300 and IL-76 freighters to Fokker 100s and Boeing 767 passenger airliners.
  • The Group turnover for 2008 was just under EUR 400,000,000 * and 2008 proved the most successful year yet in the Group's history.
    *unaudited
  • Chapman Freeborn is the largest air charter broker in the world, with 32 offices in 22 countries, most recently opening offices in Brazil and Uganda and employing over 250 personnel.
  • Chapman Freeborn was established in 1973.
  • The cargo charter department specialises in moving urgent cargo, peacekeeping equipment and humanitarian supplies, heavy and outsize pieces, high value commodities, dangerous goods and AOG parts.
  • Chapman Freeborn was voted Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year at the ACW World Air Cargo Awards in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
  • The passenger department provides charters to a client base which includes VIPs, travel agents, tour operators, incentive travel organisers and governments.
  • 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 provides ACMI, wet, damp and dry leasing solutions for many of the world's airlines.
  • Chapman Freeborn subsidiary Air Dispatch has offices at many of Europe's major airports - offering outsourced Airline Representation and Station Management services. www.air-dispatch.com
  • UK-based subsidiary Paragon Global Flight Support provides outsourced flight operations including trip planning, diplomatic clearances, handling and slot request, fuel purchase, catering and hotac. www.paragon-global.com

For further information on this story, or about the Chapman Freeborn Group, please contact Julie Black or Andy James on +44 (0)1293 572832

South Africa draw set to boost private charter demand

4th December 2009

Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn is reporting high demand for passenger charters to Johannesburg and other South African destinations ahead of next summer's World Cup.

The company, which has over 30 offices worldwide, opened a South African operation last month in response to large numbers of requests for executive jet and larger commercial aircraft charters.

Demand is expected to further increase once fans from the 32 teams know which cities will be hosting them following the draw in Cape Town later today (December 4)

Around 400,000 football fans are expected to descend on the country during the tournament, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the travel industry worldwide.

Lizane Albers-Mostert, Chapman Freeborn's business development manager for South Africa, said:

"We're receiving charter requests from supporters' groups, corporate sponsors and media partners as the buildup begins to next summer.

"South Africa has never staged an international event of this size, so it's going to be a major test for the country's aviation infrastructure."

South Africa air charter service
Above: Citation Sovereign aircraft chartered by Chapman Freeborn

South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority has implemented a number of additional aviation coordination and security measures to ensure the safe and orderly flow of traffic within the vicinity of host cities like Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Johannesburg.

Arrival and departure slot coordination will be implemented at additional airports within South Africa, and temporary restricted airspace will be created above and around match venues to ensure security.

Prices for chartering a private jet from London to South Africa start from around 80,000 GBP return, based on a stay of 4 - 10 days. Typical features on super midsize and heavy jet types include luxurious stand-up cabins, galley for hot gourmet food, optional flight attendant, onboard toilet and generous luggage space.

Smaller, more economical aircraft including turboprops and light jets are also likely to prove popular for internal flights between group games in South Africa.

In addition to small private aircraft, Chapman Freeborn's services also includes commercial aircraft charters for tour operators and travel agents looking to move larger groups of supporters, ranging from 19 - 500 plus passengers.


Above: B747 aircraft chartered for large group travel.

Chapman Freeborn has 32 offices in 22 countries - including World Cup qualifying nations such England, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, USA and Brazil. The company coordinated more than 5,000 aircraft charters last year.

 

www.chapman-freeborn.com

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