Africa’s Business Aorders with New Aircraft Growth, Global Financing and Abidjan Hub Ahead of AEW 2026 – Travel And Tour World
Africa’s Business Aorders with New Aircraft Growth, Global Financing and Abidjan Hub Ahead of AEW 2026
Africa’s ageria’s VivaJets strengthens its position in the Business A and cross-border operations. The Nigerian aPartner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, is returning as a Gold Sponsor for AEW 2026, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 16 in Cape Town
The expansion of VivaJets reflects the growing role of private a energy-sector operations across Africa. The company’s development from a start-up launched in 2022 into an internationally financed aaircraft connectivity across the continent
Nigeria’s VivaJets Builds a Stronger Business A
VivaJets operates under Falcon Aerospace Limited and provides aircraft charter, aircraft management and brokerage services from its base in Nigeria. Since the beginning of operations, the company has completed more than 2,000 flight hours while supporting corporate, government and energy-sector clients on domestic and international routes.
A major milestone was achieved in March 2025 when VivaJets secured its Air Operator’s Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aal foundation and supported the company’s continued expansion within the African a
The current fleet operated by VivaJets includes four aircraft comprising two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, one Hawker 850XP and one Hawker 900XP. Further fleet growth has been planned for the third quarter of 2026, with the expansion strategy designed to increase operational capacity and strengthen service coverage.
The company’s progress represents a wider shift within Africa’s Business Aeasingly developing solutions for specialised travel requirements. Unlike traditional commercial axible scheduling and connectivity to locations where commercial flight options may be limited
Global Financing Supports VivaJets Expansion and International Growth Plans
The growth strategy of Nigeria’s VivaJets has been supported by significant international financing initiatives. In October 2025, the company secured a $10 million credit facility from London-based TLG Capital through a structure developed alongside Nigeria’s Wema Bank.
The financing arrangement was recognised by the organisations involved as the first internationally structured avided additional support for VivaJets’ expansion plans and reflected increased confidence in the potential of Nigeria’s a
Further financial growth followed in April 2026 when VivaJets raised an additional $15 million. Alongside the funding announcement, the company revealed plans to establish an operational hub in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The new hub is expected to extend VivaJets’ regional presence into francophone West Africa while improving access to important energy markets, including Ivory Coast, Senegal and the wider MSGBC basin. The move represents a major step in the company’s strategy to develop a stronger cross-border a
Through these developments, VivaJets has positioned itself as a growing participant in Africa’s Business Avement across regions that require efficient air transport solutions
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The expansion of business arequirements of industries such as oil and gas. Energy projects often require the rapid movement of executives, technical teams and investors to remote locations where commercial a
VivaJets’ business model has been built around this requirement, with corporate and government organisations accounting for approximately 80 per cent of its charter demand. The energy sector remains one of the company’s largest areas of activity.
During AEW 2025, VivaJets demonstrated the practical role of private alegates attending the event. The service highlighted how business aons and industry collaboration
The company has also supported calls for ative visa requirements for aircrews and greater harmonisation of a the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market initiative, which aims to improve connectivity and reduce barriers affecting air travel across the continent
VivaJets Strengthens Africa’s A
The return of VivaJets to African Energy Week 2026 as a Gold Sponsor reflects the company’s expanding role within Africa’s aft start-up to a licensed operator with international financing and regional expansion plans demonstrates the changing dynamics of the continent’s a
Falcon Aerospace has also expanded its international footprint through the launch of OrientJets, a joint venture created with Flybird Aircraft Management Services based in Aruba. The partnership is focused on supporting international routes and strengthening the group’s presence beyond Africa.
At AEW 2025, VivaJets highlighted the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups in Africa’s energy economy. That focus is expected to continue as the company participates in AEW 2026 and promotes the role of African-owned a
With aircraft expansion, new financial backing and the establishment of an Abidjan hub, Nigeria’s VivaJets is becoming an increasingly visible force in Africa’s Business At towards stronger regional agy development across the continent
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