Global Courant 2023-04-14 14:41:29
Nigerian business aviation company Falcon Aerospace Limited has unveiled innovations designed to simplify business jet booking and make access to the service more inclusive. The company introduced the products at a recent event in Lagos, Nigeria, where it unveiled its operational business units.
According to CEO, Chukwuerika Achum, Falcon Aerospace’s business model stems from increased demand for business aviation from more Africans doing business in and outside Africa, and non-Africans flying to the continent for business and tourism. “We are proud of our African heritage and are deeply committed to the development of the continent. As an organization with deep African roots and values, we have a considerable understanding of the business terrain in Africa,” said Achum.
He added that the company’s obsession with innovation had led it to create products aimed at delivering more value to customers. “Working through our business units, we strive to make a difference in an often exclusive and elusive market by delivering outstanding customer service, technology adaptation, inclusive customer targeting and continuous innovation.”
The Falcon Aerospace business units unveiled at the event are Vivajets, CharterXE and FlyPJX. Vivajets is a full-business aviation company that offers a wide range of services including charter brokerage, partial ownership, aircraft management, sales and leasing, consulting and training. Vivajets is the company’s operating brand and will liaise with regulators and other critical industry stakeholders to obtain the necessary permits, certifications and licenses to operate the group.
CharterXE is an automated private jet booking platform that provides access to the company’s charter brokerage services through digital devices. Available as a mobile app and also on the web, CharterXE uses the very latest technological innovation to remove all the physical hassles of booking a private jet.
FlyPJX is a per-seat charter booking platform designed to provide access to all the luxuries of private jet service without having to book the entire plane. It provides important information and flight schedules for users to select preferences.
From its base in Nigeria, Falcon Aero plans to expand its operations to other African countries, with West and East Africa being the focus regions. The company also operates both local and international routes. “Tonight we are announcing a new future of possibilities in the African business aviation market,” said Tejumade Salami, Head of Business Excellence. According to Salami, Falcon Aero wants to ‘democratize’ business aviation and make the service accessible and affordable to more people.
Director of Air Transport Regulation at the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) of Nigeria, Captain Chris Najomo, praised Falcon Aero for bringing innovations to the business aviation market. He also stressed the importance of regulation. “I commend Mr. Achum and his team for putting together these products and this event. Falcon Aero has also taken serious steps to ensure that all permits, licenses and certifications necessary for smooth operations are obtained,” said Najomo.
