• Markus Schmidt joins Luxaviation ONE as Vice President Cargo, bringing over 20 years of international air cargo experience to the role.
• The business aircraft operator is positing Schmidt to lead and further develop the existing air cargo team and expand Luxaviation’s air cargo activities.
• Schmidt joins from Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, most recently serving as its Vice President Cargo Commercial Operations Europe, and previously holding roles at Etihad Airways, Celebi Aviation Holding and Asiana Airlines.

Luxaviation ONE, the dedicated charter brokerage division of Luxaviation Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Schmidt as Vice President Cargo, marking the next step in the development of the company’s cargo charter and air freight activities. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in international air cargo, Markus Schmidt will lead and further develop the existing air cargo team and work with clients and partners to expand Luxaviation ONE’s cargo activities.

Markus Schmidt joins Luxaviation ONE from Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, where he most recently served as Vice President Cargo Commercial Operations Europe. His career also includes senior positions at Etihad Airways, Celebi Aviation Holding and Asiana Airlines, with experience spanning cargo charter, commercial operations, airline and supplier relationships,
strategic account management and business development.

“Since establishing our cargo capabilities within Luxaviation ONE, we have seen significant potential to broaden the solutions we provide to clients. Markus’s appointment is an important next step in that development, bringing extensive industry expertise to an established team and supporting our plans to further grow our cargo activities internationally,” said Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group.

“Client requirements are becoming increasingly diverse, and our ambition is to be a trusted partner for air freight solutions. Markus brings extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of the market. His appointment strengthens our Air Cargo team and enables us to build on our existing capabilities with the right partners to meet a broad range of requirements,” added Romain Alati, CEO of Luxaviation ONE.

The air cargo team covers full and part cargo charters as well as air freight solutions for individual shipments and specific cargo volumes. Its activities span sectors including automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, mining, textiles and garments, humanitarian and government cargo, valuable cargo, artworks, e-commerce and general cargo, as well as dangerous goods and other specialised shipments.

Luxaviation ONE commented that this development comes against a backdrop of changing trade flows, geopolitical developments and continued supply chain disruption. These conditions are increasingly driving a shift from ocean to air freight, particularly where timing and supply chain continuity are critical.

“Every cargo solution starts with the requirement. Whether it is a smaller shipment, a part charter or a larger charter operation, our role is to understand what is needed and identify the appropriate solution. I look forward to building on the expertise already in place and strengthening long-term relationships across our network,” said Markus Schmidt, Vice President Cargo at Luxaviation ONE.

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