The new team will work closely with Chapman Freeborn's international offices to further strengthen the company's cargo and passenger charter presence in Italy and across Southern Europe.
Pierre Van Der Stichele, a member of the Chapman Freeborn Airchartering (Italia) S.r.l. management team, said: 'While Chapman Freeborn has maintained a presence in Italy for a number of years, it was felt that we needed to properly consolidate our position in the market and respond to the growing demand for our charter services.
'We are excited about the opportunities that this new office presents, and I'm confident that we have assembled the perfect team to move forward in all areas of our business - cargo, passenger and VIP air charter.'
Located at the heart of a major industrial region, Turin was considered the ideal location to situate Chapman Freeborn's newest hub. The city is home to major Italian automotive and aerospace manufacturers, in addition to many other industries with cargo and passenger aircraft charter requirements.
Joining Pierre in the management of the new company is Enrico Fantini, 51, a well-respected figure with over 25 years experience in the Italian freight forwarding and aviation industry.
The cargo charter team is further strengthened with the addition of Matteo Forapani, 42, and Giuseppe D'Anna, 41, both with extensive forwarding and aviation backgrounds.
Chapman Freeborn - recently named Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year for the third consecutive year - will focus on expanding its client base of freight forwarders and logistics providers in Italy. The country has a significant manufacturing sector and still has a strong export industry - particularly in the project cargo sector.
