Africa is a region where business aviation plays a unique and vital role. The sector bridges vast geographic distances, overcomes infrastructural gaps, and supports economic development in both established and emerging markets.

At Jetcraft, we continue to see consistent and growing regional demand. Driven by a combination of resource-led economies, expanding tourism, and new entrepreneurial wealth, Africa’s business aviation market is maturing with confidence and lasting momentum.

Tracking demand across Africa’s aviation hubs

Southern Africa continues to anchor the continent’s business aviation activity, with South Africa leading as an established and active market. In West Africa, Nigeria remains a core hub, joined by Ghana, where political and economic stability is helping unlock new opportunities.

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In business aviation, flexibility and time efficiency are everything. For buyers navigating shorter routes or accessing airports with limited commercial service, light jets offer an optimal blend of performance, luxury, and value.

These agile aircraft are purpose-built for short-haul routes, making them the ideal entry point into ownership or a strategic addition to a corporate fleet.

What defines a light jet and who is it designed for?

With seating for six to eight passengers and a typical range of 1,500 nautical miles, light jets are engineered for fast, focused travel. Cruising at 400 to 450 miles per hour, they’re tailored for regional missions that demand agility.

Their ability to access smaller, underserved airports unlocks routes commercial aviation can’t reach, enabling owners to travel on their own schedule and go exactly where business takes them.

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Jetcraft, is today announcing the appointment of Matt Pfaeffli as Sales Director in Southern California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada and Utah, further reinforcing the company’ US team.

Based in Orange County, California, Pfaeffli brings extensive experience in aircraft sales and client management to Jetcraft, following fifteen years with NetJets where he developed new business while managing a large portfolio of long-term clients.

Chad Anderson, CEO at Jetcraft, says: “North America is a key market for business aviation and Matt’s tenure across Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego makes him well-placed to support our clients in the region. His ability to build trusted relationships and deliver consistent results will be a huge asset to our team.

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Product Overview

The Beechcraft Premier 1A is a high-performance light jet developed as an upgrade to the original Premier I. It combines speed, comfort, and efficiency with advanced avionics, refined cabin features, and improved handling, making it one of the most capable aircraft in its class.

As of August 2025, there were 165 Premier 1A produced. There are currently 13 aircraft for sale, with the minority (6) under exclusive agreement.

Brief History

The Premier 1A was first flown in 1998 and entered service in 2001. Designed by Beechcraft to merge light jet efficiency with midsize jet comfort, it introduced an oval fuselage for greater cabin space. Production continued into the 2000s, establishing the model as a competitive option in the light jet category. Production of this aircraft ended in 2013.

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Latin America and the Caribbean’s commercial aviation sector is poised for one of its most dynamic growth phases in decades. Passenger traffic is forecast to exceed 746 million journeys in 2025,  surpassing pre-2019 volumes. This surge is unlocking opportunities for airlines to rethink their networks, modernise fleets and meet rapidly evolving passenger expectations.

For many smaller and mid-sized carriers, the shift marks a turning point. Years of operating with ageing fleets and limited capacity are giving way to fresh strategies and aircraft acquisitions. Across the region, operators are seizing the chance to strengthen connectivity, from linking island nations to major hubs, to opening new routes in hard-to-reach markets.

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Anna Gulbas, Jetcraft, former Sales Director – EMEA
Location: Poland

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

Statistically, the average day for me consists of emails, phone calls and meetings. But sometimes it’s much more exciting when we have aircraft viewings or we meet customer for negotiations.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role.

I enjoy my customers. There are no two deals which are the same, no two sister transaction. Each deal, each transaction, each product is completely different. Customers are different, and we are never bored.

Describe what you are most proud of in your professional journey.

I’m most proud of the deal that I did for Polish government, which was a very long process. It was a public procurement, so the requirements were very complex, and I managed to win to the tender for the company, and we were able to sell the aircraft to the Polish government.

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Jetcraft Commercial, has completed the delivery of two Bombardier CRJ 1000 regional jets to Spain’s leading regional carrier, Air Nostrum, marking the company’s first placement of this aircraft type in Europe.

The aircraft will serve over 50 destinations on Air Nostrum’s network, enhancing the airline’sability to meet rising passenger demand while maintaining operational efficiency across its network. Operating under the Iberia Regional Air Nostrum brand as part of the Iberia Group, the airline connects 59 destinations across nine countries in Europe and North Africa with a fleet of 46 new-generation aircraft.

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Jetcraft Commercial, is announcing the delivery of a third Dash 8-400 turboprop to Asman Airlines, the newly launched state-owned carrier of Kyrgyzstan and a subsidiary of Manas International Airport OJSC.

The delivery is a significant milestone in the launch of Asman Airlines, supporting its mission to enhance regional air connectivity. The Dash 8-400 will be used to introduce new domestic routes, improving access between remote communities and Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek.

Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial, says: “This transaction is another example of Jetcraft Commercial’s strength in placing the right aircraft in the right market. The Dash 8-400 is ideally suited to Kyrgyzstan’s operating environment and network ambitions, offering the performance and efficiency needed for regional missions. We’re proud to support Asman Airlines at the start of its journey.”

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Jetcraft,  is announcing a new partnership with Aero Capital, offering its clients access to Magellan – a software solution that provides clarity on the true cost of aircraft ownership.

This collaboration brings together Jetcraft’s global reach and advisory expertise with Aero Capital’s advanced data technology, enabling clients to make better-informed, data-led decisions.

Jahid Fazal-Karim, Owner and Chairman of the Board, Jetcraft, says: “With this innovative solution from Aero Capital, we will further enhance the buying and selling experience for our prospects and customers, and deliver greater transparency around the expenses associated with owning a private aircraft.”

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