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Providing end to end capacity solutions worldwide.
Chapman Freeborn is exceptionally placed to provide capacity for all aircraft leasing needs to airlines worldwide through our dedicated inter-airline ACMI leasing division. Whether you require a last minute ACMI sub charter or are seeking additional aircraft to fulfil a busy summer flight schedule, our experienced team of experts offer a wide scope of options for airlines looking for ACMI Wet lease (long and short term), ACMI Damp lease, Dry lease and Hydrid lease.
Chapman Freeborn has a presence in 19 countries, spanning six continents and we have access to over 50,000 aircraft worldwide and are constantly monitoring the availability of aircraft and the latest regulations in each region. Our global market leading strength and extensive network of airline relationships means that we can source a range of competitive aircraft solutions and at the right price, by leveraging our local market knowledge and network of connections.
What is ACMI leasing?
ACMI stands for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance.
An ACMI lease is also known as a wet or damp lease. A wet lease is a leasing arrangement whereby a supplying airline (the lessor) provides an Aircraft, full Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) to a customer airline (the lessee) which pays by the number of block hours operated. Compared to a damp lease, where the lessor would provide the cockpit crew only and the lessee providing their own cabin crew on the leased aircraft.
Damp leasing is useful when a lessee requires additional capacity but has surplus cabin crew of their own. This not only reduces some cost to the lessee by removing the crew hotac and crew daily allowances but also maximizes operational efficiency and onboard service familiarity. The lessee provides the ground services such as fuel, handling, and catering.
Contact us today to find out more about our aircraft leasing solutions e-mail acmi@chapmanfreeborn.aero or contact your nearest office.