From Hong Kong to Miami: Chapman Freeborn delivers key equipment to meet AOG demand

The Greater China region Chengdu team of Chapman Freeborn 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 kilometers 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.