Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Danish Cutleriwala as Country Manager India, further strengthening its leadership presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and logistics markets.
Based in Mumbai, Danish Cutleriwala will lead Chapman Freeborn’s operations in India, with a focus on driving commercial growth across cargo and passenger charter services, while expanding the company’s footprint through strategic partnerships and enhanced customer engagement.
He brings more than 19 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management, with a proven track record in business expansion, P&L management and building high-performing teams across India, Asia and the Middle East.
Danish Cutleriwala joins Chapman Freeborn from Sciens Logistics, where he served as Country Manager (APAC & Middle East), overseeing regional operations and leading business transformation initiatives.
Prior to this, he held senior roles at FedEx, Crane Worldwide Logistics and Wiz Freight, where he was responsible for driving commercial growth, expanding freight forwarding operations and managing key global accounts.
“India is a strategically important market for Chapman Freeborn, offering significant opportunities for growth across both cargo and passenger charter services. Danish’s extensive industry expertise, strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of the regional market make him ideally positioned to lead our operations in India and support our long-term expansion plans.” – said Linas Dovydenas, President – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn
“I am excited to join Chapman Freeborn at a time of strong global growth for the business. India presents immense potential, and I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our market presence, build strategic partnerships and deliver tailored charter solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.” – adds Danish Cutleriwala, Country Manager India at Chapman Freeborn.
The appointment underscores Chapman Freeborn’s continued investment in key global markets and its commitment to further enhancing its service capabilities across its international network.
About Chapman Freeborn:
With more than 50 years of experience and extensive global coverage, Chapman Freeborn provides private air passenger and 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 145 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 six continents.
For more information, please visit www.chapmanfreeborn.aero
