VivaJets Calls for Concrete Steps to Improve Connectivity in Africa

VivaJets, a leading African business aviation company and a brand of Falcon Aerospace Group, has urged African public and private sector leaders to shift from high‑level commitments to concrete action in order to unlock economic connectivity across the continent.

The company reiterated this stance at the recently concluded Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, which was themed “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.”

The forum is one of the largest annual international gatherings of Africa’s public and private sectors and is often called the “Davos of Africa.”

Founded in 2012 by Jeune Afrique Media Group, it brings together thousands of business leaders, investors and heads of state to discuss economic development, investment and public‑private partnerships.

For the third consecutive year, VivaJets has been a dedicated supporter of the forum, positioning itself as a critical mobility enabler for African leaders.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines, VivaJets Chief Executive Officer Erika Achum challenged the traditional approach to continental agreements. She emphasized that while the strategic vision for an integrated Africa is well established, the lack of operational, on‑the‑ground implementation remains a major bottleneck.

“As a three‑year supporter of the Africa CEO Forum, I have watched the energy, attendance and corporate goodwill grow visibly with every edition. The commitments made by both public and private sector leaders are inspiring,” Achum said.

“However, the pressing question we must face today is whether these commitments are translating into real‑life implementation. We do not just need signatures on treaties; we need cross‑border policies, harmonised regulations and infrastructure assets deployed now.”

Chief Operating Officer Tejumade Salami also spoke, noting that true integration demands seamless mobility, yet movement across African regions remains unnecessarily complex and fragmented.

“At VivaJets, we view ourselves not merely as an aviation provider, but as a direct business connectivity catalyst. By offering reliable, flexible and borderless mobility, private aviation dismantles geographic barriers to doing business. We are ready to support the leaders driving this continent forward, but we need supportive regulatory policies to meet us halfway,” Salami said.

Head of Business Transformation Kayode Adebiyi said the company’s active participation at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 reinforces its long‑term belief that Africa’s prosperity depends on immediate and unhindered operational connectivity, a gap efficient private aviation can currently help bridge.

“To facilitate a truly integrated Africa, our industry must also look inward and transform. This is why VivaJets is investing in rapid expansion, technological innovation, and international collaborations to build an efficient global fleet capable of meeting the mobility needs of African leaders,” he said.