Falcon Aero unveils platforms to ease business jet booking
April 17, 2023411 views0 comments
By Cynthia Ezekwe
Falcon Aerospace Limited,a Nigerian business aviation firm, has unveiled business units designed to ease business jet booking and make access to the service more inclusive for its growing customers.
The firm introduced the products at a recent event held in Lagos, Nigeria, where it unveiled its operational business units.
Chukwuerika Achum, CEO Falcon Aerospace Limited while speaking on the newly introduced innovative platforms disclosed that the business model derives from the increased demand for business aviation by more Africans doing business across and outside Africa, and non-Africans flying into the continent for business and tourism.
“We are proud of our African origin and are deeply committed to the continent’s development. As an organisation with deep African roots and values, we possess a significant understanding of the business terrain in Africa,” Achum said.
Also speaking, Tejumade Salami, head of business excellence, noted that the company is heralding a new future of possibilities in the African business aviation market, and explained that Falcon Aero aims to make business aviation accessible and affordable to more people.
Chris Najomo, director of Air transport regulation at Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),commended Falcon Aero for introducing innovations into the business aviation market, while stressing the importance of regulation.
Meanwhile, Falcon Aerospace’s business units unveiled at the event are Vivajets, CharterXE and FlyPJX.
According to the company,Vivajets is a full business aviation company providing a wide range of services including charter brokerage, fractional ownership, aircraft management, sales and leasing, consulting and training. Vivajets is the company’s operational brand and will relate with regulators and other critical industry stakeholders to get the necessary permits, certifications and licences for the group to operate.
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 via web, CharterXE leverages cutting edge technological innovation to cut through all the physical hassles involved in booking a private jet.
Similarly, FlyPJX is a charter per seat booking platform designed to provide access to all the luxury of private jet service without needing to book the entire aircraft. It provides important information and flight schedules that enable the user to select preferences.
The company also plans to extend its operations to other African countries with West and East Africa being focus regions. The firm also operates both local and international routes.