Notes to Editors
- 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
Chapman Freeborn announces new appointment in France
17th December 2009
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce a new managerial appointment in France.
The aircraft charter specialist has appointed Antonio Puerta as Business Development Manager for its offices in Paris and Marseille, where he will further expand the company's activity in markets including VIP, corporate and incentive travel.
Antonio has over a decade of experience in the charter industry, having previously held a number of senior roles including a period as Vice President of Blue Line, the Paris-based passenger airline.
Yannis Gerault, country manager of Chapman Freeborn in France, said
"We are delighted that Antonio is bringing his skills and experience to Chapman Freeborn. He adds to our existing strengths with his understanding and knowledge of the French charter industry."
Above: Antonio Puerta
Chapman Freeborn works with clients ranging from multinational corporations to incentive travel organisers and France's booming sports industry.
The company is already seeing high demand for passenger charters to Cape Town and other South African destinations ahead of next summer's World Cup.
Thousands of French football fans are expected to descend on the country to support Les Bleus, presenting opportunities for the air charter industry.
Chapman Freeborn's Paris headquarters is also well placed to provide charters for the French capital's business community, while its Marseille office in the south is ideally situated to serve the executive jet and helicopter market on the Riviera for destinations including Nice, Cannes, Monaco, St Tropez and Antibes.
Chapman Freeborn has 32 offices in 22 countries worldwide - including locations in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. The company coordinated more than 5,000 aircraft charters last year.
www.chapman-freeborn.com
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