Qatar Airways Cargo started the trend of a tailored Aerospace product in FEB25, followed by Emirates who launched a dedicated Aerospace and Engineering vertical that same year. Now air charter broker, Chapman Freeborn, has followed suit and brought its various aerospace-related logistics services together under one product aimed at freight forwarders and logistics providers, citing ongoing pressure across aerospace supply chains as the reason behind the move. The new product combines several of the company’s existing services – Full Charter, Part-Charter, Next Flight Out (NFO) and On-Board Courier (OBC) – under a single structure staffed by personnel focused specifically on aerospace shipments. It also includes a round-the-clock AOG (aircraft-on-ground) desk intended to handle urgent requests when aircraft are grounded awaiting parts, alongside other time-sensitive freight needs.
The setup covers a range of shipment sizes, from small, urgent components moved via courier or next-flight options, to bulkier cargo such as engines, tooling or other oversized aerospace parts that require dedicated charter space. Chapman Freeborn positions itself in this context as working alongside freight forwarders, effectively acting as a supplier to those companies’ own customers. An internal system is also used to flag unused capacity on existing charter flights, which the company says can help with pricing and routing to destinations not well served by scheduled cargo carriers.
The launch comes shortly after Chapman Freeborn received JOSCAR certification — an accreditation used across the aerospace, defense and security sectors to verify suppliers meet relevant compliance standards that are necessary when operating in tightly regulated environments. Belonging to the Avia Solutions Group, it also has access to other aviation-related capabilities such as aircraft leasing (ACMI), maintenance and repair (MRO), pilot training and ground handling.
James Gilliard, Vice President Cargo Sales Europe, explained: “The launch of our dedicated aerospace product reflects Chapman Freeborn’s continued focus on specialist solutions for sectors where reliability, compliance and speed are essential. By combining our charter expertise, time-critical capabilities and aerospace-specific processes, we are creating a more structured offering that supports customers facing increasingly complex supply chain challenges.”
Ben Cupidi, Aerospace Manager – Europe at Chapman Freeborn, commented: “Aerospace logistics often comes down to speed, precision and reliability. A delayed component can quickly affect aircraft availability, maintenance schedules or production timelines, so customers need access to the right air solution without delay. This dedicated product has been developed to support freight forwarders and logistics providers with specialist expertise, clear processes and rapid response.”
