Chapman Freeborn

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.

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CHAPMAN FREEBORN APPOINTS NICK KELLY AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – ACMI LEASING


London, UK, Thursday 20th April 2023: Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter and leasing specialist, has appointed Nick Kelly as Senior Vice President – Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) Leasing, working as part of the newly-formed global ACMI department.

Kelly brings 18 years of valuable industry experience in ACMI leasing and cargo operations to Chapman Freeborn.

In his new role, Kelly will work with Chapman Freeborn’s ACMI teams globally with a focus on third party ACMI leasing and business growth in the European market and beyond.

“I’m excited to join Chapman Freeborn and look forward to working together with the team we have put in place to grow our global presence in the ACMI market, adding to Chapman Freeborn’s already excellent reputation in providing cargo, group charter and private jet charter services,” said Kelly.

Kelly will report to Scott Collier, President – ACMI at Chapman Freeborn.

“Nick has extensive experience across all areas of the industry, from cargo and airline operations to the passenger sector,” said Collier.

“His experience and expertise will be a huge asset for our team and the company, and highlights Chapman Freeborn’s commitment to their provision of airline support in the long term.”

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys travelling, spending time with his wife and daughter, and playing sports such as tennis and football. He also holds a pilot’s licence and has a passion for flying.

About Chapman Freeborn

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 services.

For more information, please visit www.chapmanfreeborn.aero

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider with 173 aircraft fleet and operating in all continents in the world.

The Group also provides various aviation services such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), pilots and crew trainings, ground handling and other interconnected solutions. Avia Solutions Group is backed by over 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals worldwide.

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

The Group manages over 100 offices and production facilities globally and is significantly backed by the assets of over 9,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, serving more than 2,000 clients throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and worldwide.

Avia Solutions Group holds more than 500 licenses for its evolutionary range of activities across multiple business sectors. Its vast portfolio of services to clients includes ACMI, charter and cargo aviation, aircraft leasing and trading, MRO services, business aviation and VIP airline procurement, charter and cargo aviation, pilot and crew training, recruitment services, together with multiple complementary services spanning a wide range of associated operations.

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CHAPMAN FREEBORN APPOINTS NICK KELLY AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – ACMI LEASING

London, UK, Thursday 20th April 2023: Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter and leasing specialist, has appointed Nick Kelly as Senior Vice President – Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) Leasing, working as part of the newly-formed global ACMI department.

Kelly brings 18 years of valuable industry experience in ACMI leasing and cargo operations to Chapman Freeborn.

In his new role, Kelly will work with Chapman Freeborn’s ACMI teams globally with a focus on third party ACMI leasing and business growth in the European market and beyond.

“I’m excited to join Chapman Freeborn and look forward to working together with the team we have put in place to grow our global presence in the ACMI market, adding to Chapman Freeborn’s already excellent reputation in providing cargo, group charter and private jet charter services,” said Kelly.

Kelly will report to Scott Collier, President – ACMI at Chapman Freeborn.

“Nick has extensive experience across all areas of the industry, from cargo and airline operations to the passenger sector,” said Collier.

“His experience and expertise will be a huge asset for our team and the company, and highlights Chapman Freeborn’s commitment to their provision of airline support in the long term.”

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys travelling, spending time with his wife and daughter, and playing sports such as tennis and football. He also holds a pilot’s licence and has a passion for flying.

About Chapman Freeborn

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 services.

For more information, please visit www.chapmanfreeborn.aero

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider with 173 aircraft fleet and operating in all continents in the world.

The Group also provides various aviation services such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), pilots and crew trainings, ground handling and other interconnected solutions. Avia Solutions Group is backed by over 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals worldwide.

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

The Group manages over 100 offices and production facilities globally and is significantly backed by the assets of over 9,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, serving more than 2,000 clients throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and worldwide.

Avia Solutions Group holds more than 500 licenses for its evolutionary range of activities across multiple business sectors. Its vast portfolio of services to clients includes ACMI, charter and cargo aviation, aircraft leasing and trading, MRO services, business aviation and VIP airline procurement, charter and cargo aviation, pilot and crew training, recruitment services, together with multiple complementary services spanning a wide range of associated operations.