Chapman Freeborn transports record cargo shipment at PIK

Chapman Freeborn, global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, has successfully completed a record-breaking cargo shipment operation at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Earlier this year, the company organized a cargo charter flight that transported the longest piece of cargo the airport has ever handled.

The shipment included a 67-foot-long, 24-tonne component, transported on three 20-foot connecting pallets, along with two additional 40-foot components. Designed for the oil and gas industry, these outsized components were transported aboard a B747F nose loader.

Originating from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the shipment arrived at Prestwick following a stopover at Liège Airport (LGG), where it underwent a security screening. In Glasgow, the cargo was unloaded in just 30 minutes using three main deck loaders and two cranes.

“This operation required close coordination between our UK team and the airline, working alongside the CAA to ensure the cargo arrived on schedule,” said Adam Duckworth, Cargo Charter Broker at Chapman Freeborn. “The handling agent’s team, Prestwick Cargo Services, did an exceptional job coordinating the offloading operation. We’re proud to have transported Prestwick’s longest piece of cargo to date, and remain dedicated to supporting our clients and the industries they serve, regardless of shipment size or complexity.”

Chapman Freeborn combines 50 years of experience with extensive global coverage to provide 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 209 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.