Group air charter
About us
Chapman Freeborn combines 50 years of charter experience with unrivalled global coverage, making us the number one choice for many of the world’s leading tour operators, event companies and multinational corporations.
“We do more than just arrange an aircraft. Our customers receive the peace of mind that every detail of the project has been taken care of.”
Global coverage,
With offices worldwide, we’re always right where you need us. Established in the UK in 1973, we have specialist teams based in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and
Group air charter
Everything is possible
Travel arrangements for groups can be complicated, so why depend on a scheduled airline when planning an important conference or event?
Chartering an aircraft through us means you pick your schedule, your choice of the departure airport and your preferred destination. We take care of every detail with the operator to ensure your flight runs smoothly and safely.
Exceptional customer service
Our people make the difference. With a dedicated account manager assigned to every client, we offer around-the-clock assistance wherever you’re planning on travelling in the world.
Whether we’re helping you with an itinerary change, organising custom branding or offering assistance with ground transportation, everything we do is designed to meet your individual needs.
Meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions
Unforgettable experiences
We understand what it takes to create memorable experiences for conferences, events and product launches.
Each charter we arrange is entirely bespoke, and we keep your goals in mind throughout the planning process. Once we know what you need, we use our industry knowledge to source the perfect aircraft for your requirementsas well as offering creative branding ideas to further enhance the experience.
From small MICE travel providers to multinational corporations – we’re passionate about the charter flights we set up and bring a wealth of aviation expertise that goes back decades.
We can also provide flight managers and airport representatives, who work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day, leaving you free to concentrate on your event.
Automotive launches
Whether it’s for media guests, distributors or global sales teams, we understand that the most successful automotive
down to the smallest details. We’re always looking at new and innovative ways to ensure we maximise the potential of
from showcasing vehicles next to the chartered aircraft to branding your product on the plane itself.
Everything is possible Sports travel
We like to make things easy for professional sports teams. We work behind the scenes planning your charter flight down to the smallest detail, leaving you to focus on the game ahead.
Our charter specialists can arrange a variety of aircraft types suitable for team travel –including VIP-configured jets and regional aircraft with extra legroom and luggage space. We regularly set-up bespoke itineraries for pre-season tours, media events, and global showcases. We can work to a tight budget or offer a range of branded options to further customise your flight.
In addition to team travel, our private jet specialists are also
available to arrange flights for players travelling for last-minute transfer talks, medicals, and personal engagements.
Supporter groups
Sport is a global language. Whether it’s a Champions League match, a Rugby World Cup game, or an international golf tournament, we can arrange comprehensive charter solutions for supporter groups of all sizes.
Enhance your charter experience
Bespoke branding and catering options
Everyone is familiar with air travel, but we add those expert touches that ensure your team has a truly unique experience. To make it the best event possible, we can work with a wide variety of suppliers to enhance your charter.
Start your promotional activities from the moment your guests arrive. We can prepare airport welcome areas and private lounges with your company’s branding – including feather flags, welcome mats, and cushions.
We can also customise the interior of your aircraft, from headrest covers and bespoke catering to amenity kits and corporate gifts placed on every seat.
For some clients, we even brand the aircraft itself –with custom-designed livery to promote the product launch, worldwide tour or showcase event.
Whatever you need from your event, our charter team has the experience, creative ideas and innovative approach to ensure the results will be memorable.
Private jets
VIP and executive charter
Chapman Freeborn has been involved in brokering private jet charters since our earliest days.
Private air charter allows you to fly at a schedule that suits you, to and from the most convenient airports and puts you in control of every element of your journey.
Leave behind the stress of crowded commercial airports. Simply arrive at the private terminal minutes before your departure and walk straight onto your aircraft.
Maximum flexibility
Chartering an aircraft through us is all about choice and control. We offer simple and transparent pricing. There is no membership fee, no acquisition fee, no management fee, and no minimum number of flying hours. You’re not locked into a long term contract or tied to using a specific aircraft type or fleet.
Our expertise comes from years of listening to clients and meeting their exact requirements. From small jets for short-hops to large cabin aircraft for international travel, we can arrange access to thousands of charter aircraft worldwide.
Aircraft leasing
Short and long term
Chapman Freeborn’s aircraft leasing division offers the brokerage of a wide scope of ACMI (aircraft, crew maintenance and insurance), wet lease, damp lease or dry lease solutions.
We have invested in enhanced airline data and aircraft tracking software to enable the close monitoring of fleet changes, C-Checks and maintenance schedules.
If you are facing disruption to your scheduled programme, we can immediately arrange a replacement aircraft to keep your operations running smoothly and limit potential downtime. We can also broker leased aircraft to assist with the launch of new routes and source additional capacity during periods of high demand.
ACMI service
Our leasing team offers around-the-clock expertise on ACMI and last-minute sub-charter operations worldwide.
Together with our global office network, the team provides customers with the reassurance that knowledgeable office-based
staff are always on hand, both locally and at the head office, to deal with any unforeseen issues.
We are in contact with airlines around the globe on a regular basis, offering you the most up-to-date availability.
