Gulfstream names SkyJet as sales rep

A gulfstream G650ER private jet in flight

Gulfstream has named SkyJet Aviation Services as sales representative for Central Africa.

A gulfstream G650ER private jet in flight

Gulfstream Aerospace has expanded its sales capabilities and named SkyJet Aviation Services as a commercial sales representative in central Africa.

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SkyJet’s territory includes Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Scott Neal, senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, said: “Business aviation is growing in this part of Africa, especially in Nigeria, and shows no signs of slowing down.”

“SkyJet is a company with a strong and positive name in the aviation sector and will be an invaluable resource as the need for business jets continues to increase,” added Neal.

SkyJet is a private charter airline and maintenance provider. SkyJet’s owner and chief executive officer, Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima, and director of aircraft sales, Bruce Fullerton, will work closely with Gulfstream’s Pete Buresh, regional vice president, Africa, and Trevor Esling, regional senior vice president, International Sales.

The company has its headquarters in Kaduna and has offices in Lagos and Abuja.