Chapman Freeborn appoints Adnan Rahal as Sr VP-Business Aviation

Europe, 17th March 2026:

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Adnan Rahal as Senior Vice President of Business Aviation, strengthening the company’s global leadership in private aviation charter services.

In his new role, Rahal will oversee the continued development of Chapman Freeborn’s business aviation division, supporting the company’s global strategy and expanding its capabilities in private jet charter solutions. He will work closely with regional teams to further enhance service delivery and strengthen relationships with clients and industry partners.

“Adnan has played an important role in the development of our business aviation activities in the Americas and has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and deep industry expertise,” said Aniko Mersek, President – Americas at Chapman Freeborn. “In his new role as Senior Vice President of Business Aviation, he will continue to support the growth of our global private aviation offering and strengthen collaboration across our regional teams.”

Prior to his promotion, Rahal served as Vice President of Business Aviation – Americas, where he was responsible for developing the company’s business aviation activities across the region and strengthening its presence in key markets. During this time, he contributed to the growth of Chapman Freeborn’s private aviation services and supported the delivery of complex charter operations for clients across the Americas.

“I am very pleased to take on this new role and continue contributing to the development of Chapman Freeborn’s global business aviation services,” said Adnan Rahal, Senior Vice President of Business Aviation at Chapman Freeborn. “Our team remains focused on delivering flexible, high-quality charter solutions to clients worldwide, and I look forward to working closely with our colleagues and partners to further expand our capabilities in the private aviation sector.”

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