Chapman Freeborn Australia

Chapman Freeborn Australia is the Melbourne office of Chapman Freeborn, an international air charter company that has arranged passenger and cargo flights since 1973. The group lists offices in about 20 countries. Industry press reported that the Australian office opened in October 2011, after Chapman Freeborn bought the Melbourne freight logistics firm Alltrans International. It traded as Chapman Freeborn Airchartering.

Chapman Freeborn works as a broker. It arranges flights with third-party aircraft operators rather than flying its own fleet. The group's core business is air cargo charter, including dangerous goods and animal transport. Coverage of the Australian office at its launch described a focus on freight into Australia from Asia, Europe and North America, with links to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

On the passenger side, the group website lists private jet charter, group charter for larger parties, and a jet card membership. It also offers aircraft leasing on damp, wet and ACMI terms, flight support, and an aviation emergency services unit.

Affiliated companies named on the group website include Magma Aviation, Intradco Global, Arcus Air Logistic and the on-board courier business Onboard Courier. Private flyers in Australia should confirm with the Melbourne office which passenger services it handles locally.