Nigeria’s business aviation firm VivaJets, a subsidiary of Falcon Aerospace Limited, is strengthening its continental expansion drive as it participates in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum as a strategic mobility partner.
The forum will hold in Kigali from May 14 to 15, bringing together more than 2,500 chief executives, investors and senior public officials from across Africa and beyond. Discussions will centre on accelerating private-sector-led growth, boosting cross-border investments and deepening economic integration under the theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.”
Brandspur Brand News reports that VivaJets’ role at the forum reflects its ambition to position business aviation as a critical enabler of leadership mobility, deal-making and policy coordination across African markets. The company is leveraging the event to showcase how efficient air connectivity can support faster decision-making and stronger regional collaboration.
The company’s participation follows a series of expansion milestones. In October 2025, VivaJets secured a $10 million credit facility from a London-based financier to support fleet growth and international market entry. The funding is aimed at closing connectivity gaps between Africa’s major business centres, reducing dependence on indirect commercial routes and supporting intra-African trade.
Speaking on the company’s strategy, Erika Achum, chief executive officer of VivaJets, said improved air mobility is essential for Africa’s next phase of economic growth. She noted that reliable, time-efficient aviation services enable business and policy leaders to operate seamlessly across borders in an increasingly integrated continental economy.
Beyond operational expansion, VivaJets has emerged as a vocal advocate for aviation reform in Africa. The firm continues to push for the removal of regulatory constraints such as restrictive visa regimes for flight crews and fragmented aviation policies that limit scalability. It argues that a harmonised aviation framework is vital to unlocking the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The forum is expected to feature strong Nigerian participation, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside senior executives from finance, energy, manufacturing and technology sectors. VivaJets’ engagement aligns with its broader goal of becoming a preferred mobility partner for Africa’s corporate and political leadership.
VivaJets provides aircraft charter, management and brokerage services and is focused on elevating corporate travel standards across Africa. As it deepens its continental footprint, the company is positioning premium, efficient air connectivity as a cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration and leadership engagement agenda.
