VivaJets targets logistics, mobility for Africa's energy leaders

VivaJets, one of Nigeria’s leading business aviation companies, is set to scale up its services to key players in Africa’s oil and gas and energy sectors. As the official private aviation partner for the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, the firm seeks to underscore private aviation’s role in engendering continental economic prosperity. VivaJets is also providing aircraft charter services directly to the event.

The event, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa, is the continent’s premier gathering for energy stakeholders, bringing together governments, investors, and industry leaders to advance Africa’s energy agenda. This is coming amidst a rapid expansion of the two-year-old company, with global routes and an enlarged fleet.

VivaJets’ role as Private Aviation Partner reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and supporting Africa’s economic development. By providing advanced air travel solutions, VivaJets is positioning itself at the heart of an industry where mobility, efficiency, and access are needed for unlocking opportunities.

At this year’s event, Erika Achum, VivaJets CEO, will participate in panel discussions, highlighting the pivotal role of SMEs and startups in driving inclusive economic growth across Africa.

His remarks will also focus on the aviation industry’s contribution to supporting trade and investment, particularly in sectors such as oil and gas, where reliable air transport remains indispensable.

“Private aviation is more than luxury, it’s an enabler of progress,” said Erika Achum. “When investors and executives can move without hassle across borders, deals happen faster, opportunities are unlocked, and industries grow. At VivaJets, our mission is to make that possible, and African Energy Week offers the perfect stage to demonstrate how aviation can fuel Africa’s transformation.”

VivaJets has been expanding rapidly to meet growing demand. In 2025, the company will induct three Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft into its fleet, backed by $25 million in financing.

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These additions will complement its existing Challenger 604, Gulfstream G550, and Hawker 900XP, enhancing its ability to serve both domestic and international clients.

Earlier this year, VivaJets achieved a major milestone by securing its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, solidifying its commercial operations and growth trajectory.

Beyond Nigeria, VivaJets’ parent company, Falcon Aerospace Limited, has also launched a joint venture, OrientJets, in partnership with Flybird Aircraft Management Services. Based in Aruba, the new venture will expand VivaJets’ reach to global markets while strengthening its foothold across Africa.

“Energy is one of the most dynamic sectors shaping Africa’s future, and aviation is the bridge that connects people, ideas, and investments within it,” added Tejumade Salami, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VivaJets.

“As the official Private Aviation Partner for AEW, we are proud to provide seamless and world-class aviation services to leaders and investors who are working to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential.”

With Africa Energy Week setting the stage for bold conversations around energy security, investment, and development, VivaJets’ participation shows how private aviation is important in enabling growth across industries.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.