CF - Government & Defence

Government & Defence Air Charter Solutions

About us

Chapman Freeborn is a leading global air charter specialist with over 50 years of experience in the movement of people and cargo across the five pillars of our government and humanitarian department: Military, defence, governmental, humanitarian and air ambulance.

Our team of experts comprises professionals from all aspects of the air charter industry, including cargo, passenger and operational support, as well as former military professionals. We live and breathe what we do.

Half a century of expertise has afforded us an unparalleled international network and unrivalled industry knowledge, enabling us to assist military and defence organizations all over the world in the movement of equipment, vehicles, weapons, ammunition and troops, supporting democratic and NATO member states in creating a safer global environment.

“Over the past 25 years, we have operated over 7,000 charter flights across the globe with all kinds of military goods”

Global coverage, local service

Our team is available 24/7, 365-days-a-year to assist you. With over 30 offices across the globe and coverage across six continents, you can rest assured that your request will be dealt with quickly and by someone with local knowledge.

Peace of mind

Our team provides our clients with more than just the aircraft; we also provide the peace of mind that specialists are overseeing the transportation of even the most dangerous and hazardous goods.

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Unrivalled global network

We operate independently from airlines, allowing us to utilize our network to select the very best aircraft and operators for our clients’ needs. Our mutually productive relationships with all players in the air charter industry enable us to support the military and defence sector with a bespoke approach, and in a costeffective manner.

Part of Avia Solutions Group

Chapman Freeborn is proud to be a part of Avia Solutions Group - a global holding company with over 70 subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions and business aviation. aviasg.com

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Our solutions

Everything is possible

Chapman Freeborn supports stakeholders throughout the military and defence sector, examples of which are armed forces, government agencies, freight forwarders, logistics organizations and defence industry manufacturers.

Our tailored and bespoke air charter solutions enable compliant and efficient transportation all over the world when it matters most –regardless of how challenging or remote the destination is.

The military and defence sector demands the utmost security, confidentiality and discretion. We place these principles at the forefront of everything we do.

Overcoming obstacles

By its very nature, military and defence transportation presents challenges that have the potential to derail your operations if they are not dealt with by a team that understands the implications of such stringent rules and regulations.

Chapman Freeborn has the specialist knowledge required to ensure that risk is always comprehensively assessed, permits are taken care of and the entire operation complies with local and international sanctions and regulations.

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An end-to-end service

Chapman Freeborn provides a tailored and personalised service from the first enquiry until the operation is complete. We ensure a smooth and efficient charter on time, every time, beginning to end.

•24/7 access to our charter experts bacross all time zones

•Our own industry-leading Flight Support bdepartment

•Real-time flight tracking and ground bmonitoring

•Load planning specialists for palletized band non-palletized cargo

•Outsize and IATA Dangerous Goods bcertified specialists

•Dedicated carriers with all necessary blicenses

•Access to all aircraft types

•Experience in operating into remote band crisis regions

•Experience in obtaining traffic rights, bdiplomatic clearances and exemptions

•Long-standing, strong relationships bwith National Civil Aviation Authorities.

Accreditations & certifications

Many Chapman Freeborn entities hold ISO Certificate 900:2015, recognizing our ability to provide products that fulfil customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

Chapman Freeborn is also a member of the ACA (Air Charter Association), the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the WACO System, and is the dedicated air charter supplier to the Aviation Logistics Network (ALN).

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