The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace Limited, doing business as VivaJets.

The AOC allows the airline or charter operator to use an aircraft for commercial purposes.

CEO of the airline, Chukwuerika Achum, said, “We are thrilled to announce that in January 2025, the NCAA awarded us the AOC, a vital milestone in our quest to become Africa’s largest and most efficient business aviation provider.

“This certification from our home country further enhances our capacity to make business aviation more accessible and to deliver the vital business connectivity that Africa needs through seamless and efficient air transportation.”

VivaJets offers a variety of services including aircraft management, fractional ownership options, and the ability to charter or own private jets.

The airline said the certification would support its global expansion programme.

“We are rapidly increasing our operations on the global stage, with international routes in North America, Europe and the Middle-East, and a Canadian office. We have also sponsored, exhibited or participated at international events like the World Economic Forum (WEF), Africa CEO Forum (ACF), Africa Air Forces Summit, Invest in Africa Summit, and the African Investment Summit (AFIS). We have also leveraged on technological innovation to create digital platforms that will improve access and affordability of business aviation services,” said Chief Operating Officer, Tejumade Salami.

“Now with the AOC, we continue to expand our fleet and global routes, whilst seeking collaborations and investments to power our rapid growth and international expansion,” Salami added.

Head of Flight Operations, Mark Adoga, stated that VivaJets is meeting this demand by providing efficient charter flights that are seamless both in booking and in operations.

“We continue to expand the scope and quality of our operations. We have continued to deliver top notch services to our clients with safe and efficient flights without compromising luxury,” Adoga added.