Chapman Freeborn Partners with Premier Sports Network
Working in partnership with PSN, Chapman Freeborn will launch a dedicated sports & entertainment division to the air charter business to service Premier Sports’ global network when it comes to passenger, group and cargo charter.
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 passenger services market, Chapman Freeborn offers specialist passenger services including private jet charters for executive business travel, leisure travel, and elite VIP’s, as well as commercial aircraft for sports teams, staff and fans, crew rotations and international group travel, not to mention on board courier services.
In addition to the passenger services 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.
Chapman Freeborn arranges more than 29,000 flights each year and is part of the Avia Solutions Group family, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, with a fleet of 173 aircraft. The group also provides a range of aviation services, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated services. Supported by 11,500 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates in 68 countries worldwide.
Spencer Hidge, CEO and founder at Premier Sports Network:
“Chartering private aircraft is part and parcel of the sports industry given the international scope of individual and team travel, so it’s imperative that PSN teams up with the best of the best in the industry. Having known the Chapman Freeborn team for a number of years and learning about their ambitions and the infrastructure behind the launch of a sports division, I can say with confidence that PSN’s network are in fantastic hands when it comes to chartering aircraft!”
James Edwards, Vice President – Europe (Passenger) at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering:
“We are proud to join forces with Premier Sports Network and looking forward to embarking on this journey. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone for Chapman Freeborn and allows us to combine our expertise, resources, and unique capabilities; making our united efforts a force to be reckoned with in the industry. This is the first step in what should prove to be a wide ranging partnership between Premier Sports Network and Chapman Freeborn as the two businesses uncover new ways to service the elite-sports industry.
It’s our mission at Chapman Freeborn to provide the highest level of personalised service to our clients and with over 50 years of experience, our commitment to excellence and service quality is unmatched. Premier Sports Network’s strong track record of success and core values, align seamlessly with Chapman Freeborn’s vision, making this partnership a perfect match.”