Charter & Fractional
Covid-19 Gives Africa Bizav a Boost
Lack of infrastructure and know-how remain impediments to progress
The Fireblade fleet of Bombardier Challenger 350s and (left) a Bombardier Global 6500. (Photo: Fireblade Aviation)
The Fireblade fleet of Bombardier Challenger 350s and (left) a Bombardier Global 6500. (Photo: Fireblade Aviation)

Although business aviation has prospered in Africa over the past 12 months due to Covid-19’s destabilizing effects on its airlines, several challenges remain to successful operations.

Hamish Harding, chairman of Dubai-based broker, Action Aviation, sees big opportunities. “There are always things happening in Africa, and chances to do good transactions,” he said. “Covid lockdowns in different places … carry on causing issues. It’s a bit unpredictable, as to which countries will be open for business, but, absolutely, there’s demand in the usual locations for business jets in Africa at the moment.