Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • Chapman Freeborn launching French operations base

Aerospace

Chapman Freeborn launching French operations base

Chapman Freeborn is continuing its expansion in the European market by today launching a new French operations base



Image copyright Shutterstock

 
Following a strategic restructure of its cargo operations team, appointment of a new general sales agent in Eastern Europe and a new European music and entertainment division, the move further extends Chapman Freeborn’s offering across the continent.
 
“France is a major market in our industry, and I am extremely proud to launch our presence here,” said James Edwards, Vice President Passenger – Europe, Chapman Freeborn.

Advertisement
ODU RT

 
“Our growth in Europe over the past two years has been exceptional, and with demand for passenger services steadily increasing, I look forward to continuing our success in France.”
 
Under the plans, Tiphanie Marie becomes Passenger Sales Manager and Wajdi Zarra, Senior Passenger Charter Broker, both reporting into Edwards.
 
Advertisement
PTC rectangle

Yoann Maugran becomes Cargo Sales Manager, reporting into James Gilliard, Vice President Cargo Sales – Europe.
 
These new appointments give Chapman Freeborn a presence in Paris and the South of France.
 
Chapman Freeborn appointed Bernardo Nunes as Chief Operating Officer last November as part of a long-term strategy targeting sustainable growth.

Advertisement
ECS leaderboard banner
NPAS increases aircraft available for deployment

Aerospace Security

NPAS increases aircraft available for deployment

19 February 2026

In January this year, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) was able to increase the number of aircraft that were available for operational deployment.

Alloyed secures ATI Programme funding to develop ABD-1000AM

Aerospace

Alloyed secures ATI Programme funding to develop ABD-1000AM

19 February 2026

Developer and manufacturer of advanced metallic components, Alloyed Ltd, has secured funding from the ATI Programme for an ambitious £1 million project to accelerate the development of ABD-1000AM, a next-generation nickel-based superalloy designed for additive manufacturing.

Birmingham Airport publishes new sustainability strategy

Aerospace

Birmingham Airport publishes new sustainability strategy

19 February 2026

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has published its new sustainability strategy for 2026 to 2030, outlining the next strategic steps on its journey to becoming a more sustainable and socially responsible business.

UK hydrogen airport trial sets out roadmap for further studies

Aerospace

UK hydrogen airport trial sets out roadmap for further studies

18 February 2026

A new report into the UK’s first airside trial of multiple hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE) has confirmed that hydrogen can be safely and effectively integrated into airport ground operations, whilst setting out a series of essential next steps needed to accelerate hydrogen adoption and decarbonisation across the aviation sector.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle
Kent collaborates on Pre-FEED study for Eq.flight SAF demo plant

Aerospace

Kent collaborates on Pre-FEED study for Eq.flight SAF demo plant

18 February 2026

Integrated energy services partner, Kent, has collaborated with Equilibrion during a successful bid for funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) and with that funding for Equilibrion and its partners, Kent is delivering the Pre-Front-End Engineering Design (Pre-FEED) for Eq.flight, an advanced power-to-liquids ...

TEKEVER launches UAS Training School at West Wales Airport

Aerospace

TEKEVER launches UAS Training School at West Wales Airport

18 February 2026

Today, provider of AI-centred uncrewed aerial systems, TEKEVER, has announced the official opening of its new Training School at West Wales Airport.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle
Advertisement
ECS leaderboard banner