About Chapman Freeborn Group
The Chapman Freeborn group was established in the UK in 1973. The company has offices worldwide including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. In the cargo market, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering specialises in the charter and lease of aircraft for a wide-ranging customer base, including freight forwarders, multinational corporations, governments, humanitarian agencies and a host of industries around the globe.
In addition to freight services, Chapman Freeborn offers specialist passenger services including private jet charters for executive travel and large aircraft for crew rotations and international group travel, as well as on board courier, aircraft leasing and flight support services.
Company history
In 1973, Chris Chapman and Mike Freeborn founded Chapman Freeborn, driven by a shared passion for aviation and a distinctive opportunity to market Alaska International Air’s fleet of Hercules freighter aircraft.
Fifty years on, the Chapman Freeborn Group has grown into a globally recognised, award-winning air charter specialist, delivering cargo and passenger services worldwide. With a team of over 400 employees, the company now operates across five continents with a global network of offices.
Our brands
Intradco Global
Intradco Global was established in 1987 and specialises in a wide range of animal transportation projects from international horse shipments, livestock and farming to the relocation of exotic species.
They have built trusted relationships with leading cargo airlines across the world, and together with their strategically-placed offices worldwide, they provide unparalleled global access to hundreds of charter and scheduled services.
Magma Aviation
Magma Aviation was launched in 2010 and commercially markets dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft capacity, contracted on an exclusive basis from third-party airlines. They manage a fleet of Boeing 747-400F aircraft and offer a range of regular flying and ad hoc capacity to freight forwarders, logistics providers, and charter brokers.
Chapman Freeborn OBC
Chapman Freeborn OBC was formed in Germany in 2006 as a specialist subsidiary of the Chapman Freeborn Group – one of the world’s most respected names in air cargo.
They are a leading provider of time-critical on board courier solutions globally, with operations centres on three continents. They use their network of airlines across the world to expedite time-critical shipments and outsize cargo movements for their clients 24/7, 365 days a year.
Arcus Air Logistic
Arcus Air Logistic is a multi-specialist provider with more than 50 years of expertise in logistics, offering the most suitable air charter solution regardless of the cargo you need to transport.
With the ability to act with unrivalled speed, Arcus Air Logistic can access even the most difficult to reach areas, executing airlifts of urgent supplies, direct flights via helicopter and the specialist delivery of time-critical parts, samples, prototypes and important documents.
Their Road Express Service ensures goods reach their final destination in the shortest possible time, with the customs process taken care of.
Arcus OBC
Arcus OBC provides a hand carrier service to enable the transportation of time-critical packages or sensitive shipments, personally accompanied from pickup to delivery.
Their global network of experienced onboard couriers provides a hand-to-hand service for urgent, sensitive or high-value goods, ensuring the shipment arrives safely and quickly.
50 years’ experience
We have built a truly global network, with an established presence in most major commercial and aviation hubs. Combined with our significant purchasing power and strong airline relationships, this enables us to offer clients highly competitive pricing.
We have also developed strong, mutually beneficial partnerships across the air charter industry, including airlines, airports, handling agents, freight forwarders, control authorities, and other key stakeholders. This collaborative approach allows us to deliver a wide range of charter solutions, from emergency relief airlifts to corporate roadshows, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Our team has real-time access to the latest information on aircraft availability and operating conditions, supported by an extensive database that allows us to match aircraft to client requirements within minutes. In addition, we provide comprehensive support services, including fuel procurement, trip planning, permit applications, airport assistance, and onboard Flight Managers or Loadmasters where required.
Part of the Avia Solutions Group
Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 145 aircraft on 6 continents.
The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group is parent company to over 250+ subsidiaries.
