Operating under Falcon Aerospace Limited, the company has logged over 2,000 flight hours since its 2022 debut. A major milestone arrived in March 2025 with the acquisition of an Air Operator's Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The fleet currently consists of four aircraft, including two Bombardier Challenger 604s and two Hawker models, with further expansion slated for late 2026.
Financial momentum remains high. In October 2025, the operator secured a $10 million credit facility from TLG Capital and Wema Bank, followed by a $15 million capital injection in April 2026. These funds are bankrolling a new operational hub in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, designed to service energy markets in Senegal and the wider MSGBC basin. Furthermore, the company’s joint venture with Flybird Aircraft Management Services, branded as OrientJets, has extended its reach beyond African borders.
For the energy sector, VivaJets argues that private aviation is a functional necessity rather than a luxury. With 80% of its business tied to corporate and government clients, the firm facilitates rapid deployment to remote sites where commercial infrastructure fails to reach. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, noted that such services are vital for accelerating cross-border investment. To further this goal, VivaJets is actively lobbying African governments to harmonize regulations under the Single African Air Transport Market initiative and streamline visa requirements for flight crews.
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