U.K.-Based Chapman Freeborn And Drukair Launch New Partnership

U.K.-based air charter company Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has signed an agreement with Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bhutan to establish a new strategic private jet partnership in the Kingdom. The aircraft charter company's agreement with Drukair means that the remote Kingdom of Bhutan will now be more widely accessible to international private jet travelers.

Located in the steep mountains of the Eastern Himalayas, Paro International Airport is considered to be one of the most challenging locations for take-offs and landings in the world, and all flights are required to have a Drukair-certified navigator on board as a guide. Through the unique partnership with Drukair, Chapman Freeborn can now provide this service for private jet aircraft and obtain the necessary permits to operate charters to Bhutan.

Global sales and marketing director Alex Berry says the partnership will provide private jet travellers with totally unique access to the Kingdom of Bhutan as a travel destination, setting Chapman Freeborn apart from all its competitors. "We're honoured to be working in partnership with Drukair in this venture," he said. "Chapman Freeborn is forever linked with opening up new private jet markets, and as one of the most exclusive and sought-after travel destinations in the world we're excited to be launching this service."

"Drukair has been providing reliable and safe transportation for the last 30 years and as the only airline that links Bhutan to the outside world, the challenge to fulfil diverse air transportation needs has become critical," said Tshering Penjore, general manager of Drukair. "The partnership with Chapman Freeborn will enable us to use the wide and global resources and portfolio of aircraft for private charters. Further we expect to build a strong and readily available access to improve search and rescue and emergency air operations within Bhutan."

(Pictured: Paro International Airport. Image courtesy Chapman Freeborn Airchartering)

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