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Press Release: AFRAA and IATA reinforce collaboration to create a brighter future for the African aviation industry

23 August 2023, Nairobi – Kenya: Aviation plays a crucial role in connecting people and facilitating economic growth; Africa stands out as the region with the greatest potential. The industry is estimated to support $63 billion in economic activity and 7.7 million jobs according to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Amid the potential and opportunities for growth, the air transport sector in Africa faces various challenges that impact the delivery of safe, secure and efficient operations, as well as the competitiveness of Africa’s aviation market.

It is on this backdrop that on 22 August 2023, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, and Mr. Kamil Alawadhi – International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regional Vice President Africa & Middle East inked a Letter of Intent for the renewal of the existing Memorandum of Cooperation between AFRAA and IATA. Abderahmane and Kamil further formalised a letter of reciprocal commitment for mutual support towards the six focus areas of Focus Africa initiatives and AFRAA initiatives such as the Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC) and the Africa Safety and Operations Summit.

The MoU, which was initially signed in 2018, provides a framework to synergise joint efforts by AFRAA and IATA to aid Africa’s economic growth through a safer, more connected and sustainable aviation industry. Under the MoU, IATA and AFRAA will work on a joint action plan based on the following main areas of cooperation:

  1. Building airline resilience through capacity building activities;
  2. Attainment of cost containment on user charges and taxes;
  3. Enhancement of intra-African connectivity through supporting the implementation of the Single African Aar Transport Market (SAATM);
  4. Reduction of carbon emissions in aviation, as aligned with ICAO’s strategy on Environment;
  5. Various initiatives in safety, security and flight operations;
  6. Passenger and baggage facilitation;
  7. Training and commercial;
  8. Events

“The renewal of the MoU between AFRAA and IATA is a noteworthy testament of the commitment of our two organizations to better serve the air transport industry and deliver our respective mandates for the African region. Through enhanced the collaboration, the MoU facilitates the realization of AFRAA and IATA’s common vision for the development of a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in Africa,” said Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary General.

“Further collaboration on the AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC) and the AFRAA Africa Safety and Operations Summit and the six focus areas of the Focus Africa initiative including: safety, infrastructure, connectivity, finance and distribution, sustainability and future skills will help unlock the economic opportunities that will drive the growth of the aviation industry across Africa. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for the African aviation industry.” Mr. Berthé added.

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About AFRAA

The African Airlines Association, also known by its acronym AFRAA, is a trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union (AU). Founded in Accra, Ghana, in April 1968, and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRAA’s mission is to promote, serve African Airlines and champion Africa’s aviation industry. The Association envisions a sustainable, interconnected and affordable Air Transport industry in Africa where African Airlines become key players and drivers to African economic development.

AFRAA membership of 51 airlines cuts across the entire continent and includes all the major intercontinental African operators. The Association members represent over 85% of total international traffic carried by African airlines. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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The 6th African Ground Handling International Stakeholders’ Conference, 12 – 13 September 2023 – Cape Town, South Africa

AFRAA member airlines representatives have the opportunity to take up a VIP invitation in their capacity as an AFRAA airline member to attend GHI’s 6th African Ground Handling International Stakeholders’ Conference, taking place in Cape Town from 12 – 13 September 2023.

This conference provides an essential live forum for bringing the region’s aviation community together to share best practice and cooperation on the big topics facing African aviation in 2023 whilst enjoying the high-quality networking, content, and personalisation that GHI prides itself on. Find out more: https://african.groundhandling.com/

The VIP free of charge full package includes personally scheduled virtual One-to-One Meetings and content sessions. Featuring more than 150 key decision makers from airlines, ground handlers, airports and equipment suppliers – GHI’s African Stakeholders’ Conference is a prestigious and supportive forum, which strives to advance Africa’s aviation growth.

To confirm your complimentary free-of-charge airline pass, please email alice@groundhandling.com today

For enquiries, please contact the undersigned.

Kind regards,
Alice Clarke
Delegate Services and Partnerships Director
Tel: +44 1322 626964
Email: alice@groundhandling.com

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Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine receives full funding support from Senate Appropriations Committee

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, continues to receive positive support for various F135-related program items on the path toward finalizing the 2024 appropriations bill. On July 27, the Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME), passed a bipartisan bill that included:

  • $497 million for the development of the F135 engine core upgrade (ECU), the DoD’s chosen F-35 engine modernization effort.
  • $264 million above the President’s budget request for F135 engine spares and repair parts.
  • A prohibition against integrating any alternate engine on any F-35 variant.
  • $280 million for the development of future engine technology that could be used on 6th generation tactical aircraft.

“I want to personally thank Senators Tester and Collins for their leadership on this effort, because it’s essential to ensuring our limited DoD funds go to the most urgent, high-priority needs,” said Jeff Shockey, senior vice president of RTX Global Government Relations. “I also want to express my gratitude to the Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and the entire Connecticut and Maine delegations for their support and advocacy.”

The F135 supports nearly 55,000 jobs across 41 states and more than 260 domestic suppliers. In March 2023, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy chose to upgrade the F135 versus replace it with an entirely new engine. The decision was announced as part of the administration’s 2024 budget proposal.

“The Senate Appropriations Committee’s full funding of the Engine Core Upgrade program, its addition of $280 million for future-generation propulsion technologies, and language prohibiting integration of an alternate engine on any F-35 variant are critically important,” said Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “Our collective focus should be on maximizing the performance of all three variants of the F-35, while prioritizing the advancement of sixth-generation solutions that serve our highest, most urgent national defense priorities.”

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit prattwhitney.com. To receive press releases and other news directly, please sign up here.

About RTX
RTX is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2022 sales of $67 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Pratt & Whitney
+1 (860) 565-9600
media@prattwhitney.com

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RwandAir celebrates the star-studded Giants of Africa festival with a super-sized seat sale

Kigali, 7th August 2023 – RwandAir is offering up to 15%* off flights to Kigali to help celebrate the Giants of Africa festival for basketball fans across Africa and the world.

The national carrier is the Official Airline Partner of Giants of Africa, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of African youth through sports.

Customers can use the promotional code GAFRIC23 during the booking process to save up to 15% off flights from key markets around Africa.

RwandAir will fly in teams from Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Cameroon, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria for the festival.

In celebration of Giants of Africa’s 20th anniversary, the inaugural Giants of Africa Youth Basketball Festival takes place from August 13 to 19 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO, said: “Basketball fans throughout Africa will be winging their way to Kigali with RwandAir to celebrate this fantastic event.

“This year, the Giants of Africa Festival celebrates 20 years of empowering youth and we are delighted to be the Official Airline Partner for the first Giants of Africa Youth Basketball Festival.

The Festival strives to unite and celebrate the next generation of leaders across Africa from Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Somalia, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, South Sudan, Morocco, Cameroon and Mali.

For more information about RwandAir and to book flights, please visit: rwandair.com

Source: Rwandair

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AFRAA CEO Dialogues with Uganda Airlines

The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, in a bid to foster closer engagement with member Airlines of the Association, met the CEO of Uganda Airlines – Ms Jennifer Bamuturaki and the airline’s Leadership Team on 07 July in Entebbe – Uganda at the airline’s head-office. The CEO Dialogues initiative was launched in 2022 as part of AFRAA’s strategy to engage with member’s leadership to create dialogue that is necessary to enhance value addition of the Association to better meet its members’ needs.

The issues covered in the deliberations included: current and future plans of Uganda Airlines, priorities for the airline industry by the Government, AFRAA and industry initiatives to support the attainment of sustainability of the air transport industry in Africa, AFRAA Projects for win-win value addition to Uganda Airlines and the preparations towards the forthcoming 55th AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit scheduled to take place from 19-21 November 2023 in Uganda.

AFRAA aims to facilitate better understanding of individual airline needs, local matters and challenges, priorities and business plans thereby enabling the Association to tailor specific actions that enhance its relevance to Member Airlines.

The CEO’s Dialogues are continuous, round-the-year sessions that engage the Member airlines’ decision makers with AFRAA leadership towards effective implementation of added-value projects and actions supporting members’ sustainability. AFRAA’s actions are anchored on 5 pillars including:

  1. Safe, secure and reliable air transport
  2. Visibility, reputation and influence of African Airlines
  3. Sustainable air transport
  4. Cooperation
  5. Data intelligence
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AFRAA at the Uganda Airlines Media Lab

AFRAA Secretary General – Mr Abderahmane Berthé and Senior Manager Business Development & Communications – Ms Maureen Kahonge joined Uganda Airlines Leadership Team to facilitate a media Lab for Uganda Airlines and Ugandan Media from 04 – 05 July 2023 in Uganda.

Due to the industry’s complexity, it is imperative to find ways of bridging the information gap between the media and the Airline and with a long-term goal of the media understanding aviation and observing balanced reporting. The objectives of the initiative included:

  1. To understand the media’s perspectives, share information from Uganda Airlines Leadership Team and subject matter experts
  2. To create a support framework for balanced media coverage of aviation and airline sector matters.
  3. To bridge and strengthen relationship between Uganda Airlines and media.
  4. To manage the expectations of the media and start a journey of nurturing journalists to practice responsible reporting.
  5. To broaden the pool of journalists for reporting on aviation and airline industry subsector matters.

The interactive Media Lab provide much-needed clarity on the industry perspective. Selected Editors and Senior Journalists attended, including leading media houses: New Vision, Daily Monitor, The East African, NTV, NBS Television, Capital FM, CBS Radio, Radio One, Weekly Observer, Business Focus, Business Times, Uganda, Media Centre, 256 Business News, Chimp Reports, Bukedde News Paper, Government Citizen Interaction Centre.

In depth presentations made by AFRAA covered:

  • The State of the Airline Industry in Africa – Global Positioning
  • Operation of an Airline
  • Media and the Airlines Industry – How to Make a Developmental Pact
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AFRAA Participation at the TIACA Regional Summit in Nairobi, Kenya from 19 – 21 June 2023

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) had the opportunity to contribute to the TIACA Regional Summit held from 19 – 21 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. AFRAA participated in the following sessions:

  1. Presentation by Mr. Denis Kimani – Manager, Government, Legal and Industry Affairs

Topic: Workforce Challenges – Attracting, Retaining and Developing the Next Generation Workforce continues to be a Universal Challenge. How is Africa tackling this crucial topic? 

Attracting, retaining, and nurturing the next generation workforce in the aviation industry is a global obstacle that applies to air cargo in the African continent as well. The presentation focused on the key challenges faced in attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation workforce in African air cargo operations.

The growth of the air cargo sector in Africa necessitates a corresponding investment in human capital. Professionals such as pilots, cabin crews, engineers, and dispatchers are needed to support the potential traffic growth in Africa, which is projected to double every 15 to 20 years. The fact that 70% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30 presents an opportunity to meet these workforce needs.

To address these challenges, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) initiative. NGAP aims to develop strategies, best practices, tools, standards, and guidelines to attract, educate, and retain the next generation of aviation professionals.

Various industry players have also taken initiatives to address the workforce challenges. For example, the “Ask IATA” program brings together academic institutions and IATA experts to discuss the present and future of aviation. Additionally, air cargo operators have implemented their own initiatives to tackle the workforce issues. AFRAA offers consultancy services to identify gaps in any institution and offers tailored solutions based on the gap analysis.

However, there are several challenges that need to be overcome. Limited awareness among young professionals about career opportunities in the air cargo industry is a significant hurdle. The industry also faces a shortage of specialized skills and knowledge required for air cargo operations, and there is a lack of tailored African air cargo programs in African universities and vocational training institutions.

Retention is another challenge, with high attrition rates due to limited career growth opportunities and competition from other industries. Inadequate measures to foster employee satisfaction and engagement within the air cargo sector contribute to this issue.

The rapid advancement of technology in the air cargo industry poses another challenge. There is a need for a skilled workforce to adapt and leverage new technologies, but limited exposure to and training on emerging technologies exist.

To address these challenges, it is crucial to conduct targeted awareness campaigns to educate and attract young professionals to the air cargo industry. Specialized training programs should be established in collaboration with industry stakeholders to bridge the skills gap. Embracing technological advancements through training programs and collaborations with technology providers is essential. Employee engagement and retention strategies should also be implemented, including career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Partnerships with universities and research institutions can play a significant role in designing and delivering training programs, as well as encouraging industry practitioners to contribute their expertise.

By addressing the lack of awareness, skills gap, retention issues, and embracing technological advancements, the African air cargo industry can overcome its workforce challenges. Through collaborative efforts between stakeholders, training programs, and employee engagement strategies, the industry can thrive with a skilled and motivated workforce.

2. Panel moderated by Ms. Maureen Kahonge – Senior Manager, Business Development and Communications

Topic: Spotlight on Air Cargo East Africa

The Panelists included:

  • Jacob Bwana – General Manager Marketing & Business Development – KAA
  • Dawit Woubishet – CEO – Woubget Holdings, international federation of freight forwarders associations FIATA board member and chairman of the Air Freight Institute, vice chair for Ethiopia freight forwarding association
  • Absolom Ngari – Director Strategy, GSSA & Airline Partnerships – Aero Africa

The panel discussed the unique opportunities and challenges in air cargo for East Africa and proposed recommendations to drive air cargo and ultimately drive regional economic growth.

The Key Takeaway points included:

  • Need to increase the level of value-added exports from the region
  • Address the limitations of market access by implementation of SAATM
  • Enhance intra and inter regional trade by implementation of AfCFTA
  • Balance inbound and outbound cargo
  • Skills development and initiatives to develop Next-Gen aviation professionals
  • Enhance Safety and Security
  • Infrastructure development to support the value chain and grow e-commerce
  • Inter-modal collaboration to achieve speed, transparency and efficiency of cargo transportation

3. Panel modeled by Ms. Raffaella Irie – Manager, Training, Data and Statistics

Topic: Digital Innovations in Cargo Operations

The panel included the following industry representatives:

  • Mr Kasaine Ole Pertet – General  Manager ICT, Kenya Airports Authority
  • Mr Jasraj Chug – Co-founder & Director,  Cargoflash Infotech
  • Mr. Meshack Kipturgo – Chairman,  NAS-Siginon Aviation
  • Mr. Fred Gitonga – Country Sales Manager – Freight-In-Time/UPS Supply Chain Solutions

The discussions focused on how digital innovation could help enhance the cargo industry efficiency and make it relevant to customers, particularly in the African context.

The key recommendations from the panelists to take full advantage of the huge potential of cargo operations in Africa are:

  • Take advantage of existing cargo data to make a precise diagnosis of the industry, identify gaps and take corrective actions;
  • Encourage digital innovation at all levels by investing in the training and development of start-ups;
  • Make sure that the regulatory environment is favourable to a digitalized and interconnected cargo ecosystem.
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AFRAA at TIACA symposium Africa

AFRAA prides itself in the partnership it has developed with The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) which is bringing value to the air cargo sector of the airline industry. In line with AFRAA’s collaboration with TIACA, AFRAA made interventions in the TIACA Regional Symposium – Africa taking place from 19-21 June 2023 in Nairobi – Kenya.

AFRAA Director Government, Legal & Industry Affairs – Raphael Kuuchi, made a speech on behalf of the Secretary General and a presentation on AFRAA’s vision for African aviation which included focus areas on air cargo.  The event was officiated by Hon Kipchumba Murkomen – the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of  Roads, Transport and Public Works of the Republic of Kenya.

Under the MoU, AFRAA and TIACA have committed to jointly work to develop cargo workforce capacity, advocate for market access and infrastructure development and facilitate cargo shipment as well as exchange cargo data. AFRAA looks forward to fruitful outcomes of this symposium that will give further impetus and clarity on the specific actions to be jointly pursued to develop cargo business in Africa.

AFRAA’s call to action made at the event hinged on the following:

  1. Airlines to do more through collaboration and partnerships to increase their cargo market share, which today is very small.
  2. Governments and airport authorities to build more cargo warehousing and allied capacity to support the anticipated growth in cargo in a SAATM and AfCFTA environment.
  3. Governments to do more to facilitate cargo movement by eliminating excessive bureaucracies and harmonizing customs regulations to make air shipment efficient and competitive.
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Basketball Africa League and Rwanda Development Board announce Multi-Year Extension to play BAL Games in Kigali, Rwanda

KIGALI, RWANDA, June 19, 2023 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today announced a multi-year extension of their existing collaboration that will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026 and 2028.

The BAL and RDB will also collaborate on youth development and social impact programs.

The extension will see “Visit Rwanda” – the country’s marketing and tourism initiative – continue as a Foundational and Host Partner of the BAL. Through the agreement, Visit Rwanda will continue to be showcased on BAL team uniforms and at the BAL Combine.[RwandAir – Rwanda’s national airline – will continue as the Official Airline Partner of the BAL and facilitate travel to and from Kigali for select BAL teams and staff.]

“The Rwanda Development Board, as a Foundational Partner, has been integral to the launch and continued growth and success of the Basketball Africa League over our first three seasons,” said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall.

“Coming out of our most competitive and compelling season yet, we’re excited to renew our collaboration with RDB that will bring BAL games as well as youth development and social impact programs to Rwanda for years to
come.”

“We are excited to extend our collaboration with the Basketball Africa League,” said RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi. “We have seen tremendous success and return on investment over the last three years and look forward to doing much more together. The BAL has proven to be a great unifier, and we remain committed to showcasing the best Rwanda has to offer in terms of tourism, investment opportunities, talent development, Made in Rwanda products and
much more to the world. With the BAL and other major events, Rwanda is the home for sport in Africa.”

Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO, said: “RwandAir is proud to be a partner of the Basketball Africa League and we are excited to see the Rwandan Development Board continue to bring world-class basketball to Rwanda.

“We know how sport can bring communities together as teams compete to win and celebrate the power of teamwork and know the extended partnership will further strengthen those bonds.

“We are also focused on our goal of delivering world-class customer service as we bring people together through our extensive route network, and we look forward to flying fans and players over the coming years.”

On May 27, 2023, Egypt’s Al Ahly defeated Senegal’s AS Douanes 80-65 to win the 2023 BAL Finals, which took place at BK Arena and reached fans in 214 countries and territories in 17 languages. In conjunction with the 2022 and 2023 BAL Playoffs and Finals, the BAL and NBA Africa held a variety of youth development and social impact programming in Rwanda, including in collaboration with RDB. Activities to date have included Jr. NBA, Special Olympics and coaches clinics; an environmental day of service; innovation summits that brought together African leaders from business, entertainment, sports, social entrepreneurship and beyond to discuss the enormous growth opportunities on the continent; and a series of workshops for young women from the local community as part of BAL4HER, the league’s platform for advancing gender equality in the African sports ecosystem and celebrating women in the sports industry who serve as role models to young women across the continent.

The BAL’s Foundational Partners also include NIKE, Jordan Brand, Wilson and New Fortress Energy (NFE). The league’s roster of world-class marketing partners also includes the Attorney General Alliance (AGA-Africa), Envol City, Hennessy, SERTEM and Société Pétroliere (SP).

About RwandAir
Operating from Kigali, RwandAir is the national airline of Rwanda, with a fleet of modern aircraft, and serves 25 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The airline has a reputation for delivering a premium service to all its customers, while also promoting Rwanda’s tourism and trade industries.

RwandAir has received numerous awards for its service, including the “Best Airline Staff in Africa” award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. For more information about Rwanda, visit www.rwandair.com

About Visit Rwanda
Visit Rwanda is the tourism and marketing initiative of the Rwanda Development Board, a government body responsible for fast-tracking Rwanda’s economic development by enabling private sector growth. Visit Rwanda works with local conservation, tourism, and development partners to create and market tourism experiences that benefit inbound tourists, local communities, and wildlife and ecosystems. For more information about Visit Rwanda,
visit www.visitrwanda.com

About the Rwanda Development Board
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is a government agency in Rwanda with a vision to transform Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment, and innovation. Its mission is to fast-track economic development in Rwanda by enabling private sector growth.
Learn more about the Rwanda Development Board at www.rdb.rw

About the BAL
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that completed its third season in May 2023. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America.
Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and
register their interest in receiving more information at BAL.NBA.com.
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Contacts
Fiona Mbabazi, RwandAir LTD, +250 785 379 764, fiona.mbabazi@rwandair.com
Edwin Eselem, Basketball Africa League, +221 786154287, eeselem@thebal.com
Doreen Ingabire, Rwanda Development Board, +250 789 525 598, doreen.ingabire@rdb.rw

Source: Rwandair

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Chapman Freeborn appoints Andy Hutchinson as Head of Sales and Commercial – UK

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, has appointed Andy Hutchinson as Head of Sales and Commercial – UK within the passenger department.

Hutchinson brings over 22 years of experience with 15 years in aviation and 8 years in chartering, providing extensive and valuable knowledge to Chapman Freeborn.

Hutchinson will be leading and developing a new team in the UK market to establish the commercial passenger division, and increasing company growth and expansion. In his role, he will be heading up the new business sales strategy, with the goal of expanding into new markets and elevating Chapman Freeborn’s global profile.

His breadth of aviation insight, and experience, intertwined with a team of skilled brokers will provide passenger services to corporates, traveller services, sports associations, as well as high net worth individuals.

“I’m excited to be heading up the team in this period of expeditious growth. As an experienced sales leader with a proven track record of producing results in a highly competitive market, I will be implementing and delivering a sales strategy, while leading and developing the team to achieve our growth targets. Having a very talented team already in place, I’m looking forward to growing the department further and cementing ourselves as a market leader in the UK.” said Hutchinson

In his personal life Hutchinson enjoys playing golf, spending time with his family and travelling to new destinations.

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Chapman Freeborn:
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 cargo 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.

In addition to freight services, Chapman Freeborn offers specialist passenger services including private jet charters for executive travel and large aircraft for crew rotations and international group travel, as well as on board courier services.

For more information, please visit www.chapmanfreeborn.aero

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider with 173 aircraft fleet and operating in all continents in the world. The Group also provides various aviation services such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), pilots and crew trainings, ground handling and other interconnected solutions. Avia Solutions Group is backed by over 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals worldwide.

Press contact:
Jocelyn Levy
Senior Executive – PR & Communications, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
Jocelyn.levy@chapmanfreeborn.aero
Jocelyn Levy | LinkedIn

Source: Chapman Freeborn

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