The Greater China region Chengdu team of Chapman Freeborn, a leading aircraft charter and aviation support company, finished 2025 H1 with one challenging delivery. In June 2025, the team delivered a critical V2500 engine and its mounting bracket from Hong Kong to Miami. The timely delivery helped the client solve a costly Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation.
The task presented itself when the client – a well-known international logistics company – contacted the Chapman Freeborn team in the Greater China Region. The airline was forced to ground one of its aircraft at Miami International Airport (MIA) due to engine failure and required a spare engine to be delivered to MIA. The quickest available replacement was more than 14000 kilometres away – in Hong Kong.
Within just a few hours of the initial request, the client was presented with several transport solutions. The task was further complicated by several last-minute disruptions and additional requirements.
The delivery faced additional challenges when the client requested the shipment port to be changed, and tracking devices failed to meet strict airline requirements. The team swiftly coordinated with partners and rebooked the cargo in time, securing new capacity at a competitive rate despite the added constraints.
The Chengdu operation team emphasizes that despite the complexity of the task, they still successfully ensured full compliance with all procedures concerning documentation, packaging, and Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
Chapman Freeborn has been operating in the Greater China region since 2004. In addition to presence in Chengdu, it has four more offices in the region, providing a diverse service portfolio encompassing air cargo charter, international freight forwarding, aircraft leasing, live animal transport, passenger charter, and end-to-end specialist delivery services.
The Greater China team works closely with Magma Aviation’s fleet and leverages an extensive global network to deliver tailored and efficient air transport solutions for partners across the Asia-Pacific region.
About 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.
About Avia Solutions Group
Chapman Freeborn is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 209 aircraft on 6 continents. The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group is parent company to over 250+ subsidiaries.
For more information, please visit www.chapmanfreeborn.aero
