Discover Our Private Jet Company
At SkyLux, we don’t just connect destinations — we connect opportunities. Every flight we operate is a commitment to speed, safety, and precision, ensuring our clients achieve their goals anywhere in Africa and beyond.
Why SkyLux?
1. Expertise You Can Trust
Decades of experience in African airspace with U.S.-trained pilots and unmatched local knowledge for smooth, safe, and reliable travel.
2. A Fleet for Every Mission
40+ aircraft from luxury heavy jets to agile turboprops, ready for executive travel, medical evacuations, and secure logistics.
3. Security & Discretion
Trusted by corporate leaders and government agencies for safe, confidential, and mission-ready operations.
4. Tailored Travel Solutions
Every flight is customized — from schedules to onboard comfort — to meet your exact needs.
5. Shaping the Future of Aviation
Expanding our fleet, opening new hubs, and pioneering exclusive U.S.–Africa executive routes.
Our History
Pain was born and I will give you
Complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.
Pain was born and I will give you
Complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.
Pain was born and I will give you
Complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.
Pain was born and I will give you
Complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.
Premium, High Class Jets Fleet
SkyLux Aviation’s fleet of over 40 premium jets, including the Global Express XRS, Gulfstream G550, and Falcon 7X, delivers luxury and performance. Equipped with top-tier amenities and maintained to the highest safety standards, our aircraft ensure a superior travel experience for executives and critical missions across Africa and beyond.
Based in hubs like Lanseria, Kinshasa, and Nairobi, our jets and turboprops, like the Pilatus PC-12, connect to over 20,000 destinations worldwide. With U.S.-trained pilots, SkyLux offers tailored solutions for long-range travel, logistics, and medical evacuations with unmatched precision and comfort.
Meet The Team
Curly Airline is led by co-CEOs, Airline Director John Crawford and Fleet Commander William Thompson. The Executives are supported by the core fleet team: Samuel Olivier (Aircraft Specialist), Jordan Tyson (Aircraft Specialist), Martin Scott (Main Engineer) and Susan Brown (Aircraft Specialist).
BOARD MEMBERS / Adam Auster (Chair), Ben Miller (Deputy Chair), Heidi Lana AM, Andrew Johnson QC, Ronnie Brown, Michelle May, John Stevenson AM, Angelina Rey, Amy Tyson, Martin Bell, Tasha Rufus, Laura Lanzeti AO.
Chief Pilot
Brian Bierut / PC-12 | Falcon 50
Operations
Nerry Kandolo / CPL
AIRCRUISE & VIP CHARTERS
DIRECTOR & CO-CEO / John Crawford EXECUTIVE & CO-CEO / William Thompson RESIDENT / Samuel Olivier DIRECTOR / Martin Scott REGIONAL / Susan Brown REGIONAL / Tony Rufus VIP / Andrew McNamara VIP / Jordan Tyson COMPANY MANAGER / Amanda Fields
