Global charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has won the “Innovation in Regional Service Expansion” award at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2025. This recognition reflects the company’s strategic regional growth and leadership in business aviation across IMEA and China.
Part of the Aviation Annual Gala Evening (AAGE) programme, the ceremony took place on the 19th November 2025, during Dubai Airshow Week. The event saw awards given for innovation in categories such as the airline industry, business aviation, air cargo and logistics, the airport industry, MRO, aviation finance, airspace management, aviation sustainability, and others.
Chapman Freeborn was recognized for innovation in regional service expansion in the “Business Aviation (Passenger & Cargo)” category. Judges highlighted the company’s client-centric approach, operational scale, and continued innovation, which all paved the way for its successful expansion into China and the Middle East.
“This award validates our strategic vision for growth in IMEA and China, where we have built meaningful partnerships and strengthened our footprint,” says Linas Dovydėnas, Chapman Freeborn IMEA President. “Understanding local market dynamics and maintaining our global standards of operational excellence have been key to establishing Chapman Freeborn as a trusted regional partner. We are proud to be acknowledged for our innovation and look forward to continuing to deliver value for our clients across these growing markets.”
Chapman Freeborn opened a new office in Zhengzhou last month – currently its sixth in China, alongside Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. In the IMEA region, the company has offices in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Mumbai (India), and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Chapman Freeborn has over 50 years of experience providing air cargo charter services for major corporations, governments, NGOs, relief agencies, and high-net-worth individuals. The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 187 aircraft worldwide and the parent company of over 250 subsidiaries. The group offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and other related aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates across 6 continents.
