Chapman Freeborn supported the ferry flight of a Seychelles Air Force Dornier 228 from Seychelles to India for maintenance, marking a significant operational and symbolic milestone.
The movement gained added importance with the participation of Sylvie Tamboo, the first Seychellois woman to fly a Seychelles Air Force Dornier aircraft, highlighting progress for women in aviation within the country and the broader industry.
Chapman Freeborn’s Flight Support team assisted the aircraft from Gan Island onwards, coordinating its journey through the Maldives and India before reaching Kanpur for maintenance. The route included stops at Gan Island, Trivandrum International Airport and HAL Bangalore, requiring seamless coordination across multiple locations.
The operation involved comprehensive support services, including airport slot coordination, flight information and air defence clearances, ground handling, fuel arrangements, crew logistics, flight planning, weather updates, NOTAMs and real-time flight tracking.
David Selby, Flight Support Commercial Manager at Chapman Freeborn, said:
“This was a meaningful operation for our team, not only because of the coordination required across multiple international sectors, but also because of the story behind the flight. Supporting a movement involving the first Seychellois woman to fly the Seychelles Air Force Dornier is something we are proud to have been part of. It reflects the important role women play across aviation, both in the air and behind the scenes. We were also proud to have female duty officers supporting the operation throughout the journey.”
The mission underscores Chapman Freeborn’s capability in managing complex, multi-leg aircraft movements, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and crew support across international routes. It also reflects the increasing role of diversity and inclusion within the aviation sector, both in flight operations and ground support functions.
