Chapman Freeborn appoints James Edwards as General Manager – UK

CHAPMAN Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as General Manager – UK.

Joining Chapman Freeborn with a wealth of aviation experience, Edwards has successfully grown and worked with companies such as Airways Aviation Ltd, British Airways and American Airlines. He brings expertise from a variety of sectors, including commercial flight training, airline revenue growth and MRO (maintenance, repairs and overhaul). Most recently he was based at London Stansted Airport at Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd.

“The UK teams and people are very important for the success of the organisation and therefore need dedicated leadership and management. James will be key to supporting the growth plans for the UK across all products and verticals, as well as managing the teams and ensuring the right structure is in place. We are very happy to

UPS Healthcare & Oxford Nanopore partner to deliver DNA sequencing tech across APAC

OXFORD Nanopore Technologies have announced an extension of its collaboration with UPS Healthcare to accelerate the delivery of Oxford Nanopore DNA/RNA sequencing products and consumables across the Asia Pacific region.

By tapping on UPS’s specialised healthcare logistics solutions, Oxford Nanopore’s customers will enjoy faster delivery with less complexity, removing many customer pain points and leaving more time to pursue high-impact, time-sensitive genomics research and discovery in areas such as human disease, cancer, and agriculture.

Oxford Nanopore’s flow cells will be stored in UPS Healthcare’s temperature-controlled distribution facility in Singapore for the first time and be delivered within 24- to 48- hours through UPS’s cold chain distribution capabilities to destinations across the Asia Pacific. Oxford Nanopore will also tap on UPS Premier’s premium tracking, prioritisation, and recovery service for its time- and temperature-sensitive shipments.

The goal will be same-day despatch and faster delivery of flow cells—the consumable cartridges that contain the technology and chemistry needed for nanopore-based sequencing and are run in conjunction with Oxford Nanopore’s product line.

“We are proud to announce our expanded partnership with UPS Healthcare, which we expect to create an improved experience for our growing customer base throughout Asia Pacific,” Gordon Sanghera, CEO, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, said.

“We’re excited to build on our trusted partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to deliver its next-generation DNA sequencing technology to their customers in Asia Pacific, as the demand for such innovations open up possibilities for new applications and scientific research that can have a positive impact to the world,” Ianne Loh, senior director for UPS Healthcare in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said.

have him on board,” Reto Hunziker, President –Europe, explained.

“I am looking forward to drawing upon a blank canvas as I take on this new role. Whilst increasing our revenue year-on-year will always be a target, it is equally important to focus on recruitment and retainment. From my first day at Chapman Freeborn it became clear that I am working with the best talent in the industry, and that everyone has the shared goal of maintaining the company’s excellent reputation. I look forward to helping increase the company’s success further, and ensuring that we continue to attract the highest calibre of aviation professionals,” Edwards added.

“I don’t see working in aviation as a job. It truly is a lifestyle and I love everything about it, from STEM programmes to flying. I particularly enjoy flying vintage jets to airshows, and my aim for 2023 is to begin my training in a Harvard T6 with the goal of flying solo in a Spitfire,” he continued.