Chapman Freeborn's UAE office has reported a strong start to 2026 after beating monthly performance targets across its passenger, cargo and ACMI charter divisions in January.
The charter company said all three operational units outperformed plans, supported by steady regional charter demand, disciplined execution, and coordination amongst the team.
The passenger charter division achieved the highest performance, reaching 140% of its January target under the leadership of Claudia Krajhanzl.
The cargo division, led by Gerhard Coetzee, reached 170% of its monthly target, driven by a mix of regional logistics demand and intercontinental charter shipments.
The ACMI division, headed by Daniel Huggins, recorded 107% of target, reflecting ongoing airline demand for short-term capacity and operational support.
“The strong start to the year reflects both market demand and the experience of our regional teams,” said Linas Dovydenas, president – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn. “Although it is still early in the year, these results give us confidence that our UAE operations are well positioned to support customers as charter aviation needs continue to evolve across the region.”
Chapman Freeborn expects charter demand across the IMEA region to remain dynamic through 2026, supporting the company’s broader operational objectives for the year ahead.
Airlines, logistics operators, and corporate customers are expected to continue relying on flexible charter capacity to respond to changing operational requirements.