en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bombardier has delivered Africa's first Global 8000 business jet to BUA Group, a Nigerian multinational conglomerate with operations spanning cement, food, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, port terminals, and real estate. The aircraft will meet BUA Group's long-range travel needs, supporting non-stop flights from Lagos to major global business destinations such as Los Angeles, Perth, and Tokyo.
Dubai-based Gulf Wings has announced it will manage the fleet, including this new aircraft. The jet was delivered at Bombardier's completion center in Montreal, Canada, and will enter service from Gulf Wings' UAE base in the coming days.
Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, stated that the Global 8000 provides the range, speed, comfort, and reliability needed to support the group's international operations, enabling access to more destinations without stops while maintaining onboard comfort and productivity—a significant advantage.
Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, said that delivering Africa's first Global 8000 is an important milestone for both parties and a proud moment reflecting their long-standing strong relationship. He expressed delight in supporting BUA Group's international travel needs with the flagship model.
Hani Haddadin, Regional Vice President of Bombardier Aviation, noted that the Global 8000 is the third new Bombardier aircraft delivered to BUA Group, highlighting the group's continued confidence in Bombardier's products, people, and global support network.
The Global 8000 is currently the business jet with the longest certified range, reaching 8,000 nautical miles, and is also the world's fastest business jet, with an official maximum speed of Mach 0.95, making it the fastest civilian aircraft in operation since the supersonic Concorde. It features a signature four-zone cabin, including a private suite, lounge area, dining space, and dedicated office, combining the operational range of a commercial aircraft with the privacy and sophistication required by global leaders.
This Global 8000 becomes the "crown jewel" of the aircraft portfolio managed by Gulf Wings for BUA Group. BUA Group, with operations in mining, food processing, cement manufacturing, port operations, construction, and oil and gas, is one of Nigeria's largest conglomerates, with a business footprint extending across West Africa and beyond. As the group expands its operations in the region, its aviation needs have grown, and Gulf Wings manages the fleet accordingly.
Khaldoun Ghalayini, Managing Director of Gulf Wings, stated that receiving this aircraft is not only a business milestone but also reflects the operational philosophy the company has built over 17 years. While industry clients typically work with management companies for about three years, Gulf Wings' clients maintain partnerships throughout the entire lifecycle of their aircraft. This continuity stems from the company treating every aircraft as if it were its own and every principal as if they were the sole client.
Abdul Samad Rabiu said that in everything he does, relationships take precedence over transactions—a principle he has upheld since the early days of his career—and Gulf Wings has never made him doubt this partnership. This aircraft is the most powerful BUA has ever operated, managed by partners in the UAE. He noted that BUA's presence in the UAE reflects the direction of Africa's most ambitious enterprises and the company's commitment to building a true bridge between Africa and the world.
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