Zenith Air Falcon at dusk
Aircraft Charter Company

Aviation excellence, since 1999.

Private charter, aircraft leasing, management and maintenance from Lanseria International Airport. Serving heads of state, industry leaders and discerning travellers across Africa, Europe and beyond.

Lanseria · Johannesburg · FALA
25+
Years in Operation
24/7
Global Support
100%
Safety Record
6
Continents Served
Lit stairway to the aircraft cabin at dusk
About Zenith Air

One of South Africa's most respected charter operators.

Based at Lanseria International Airport north of Johannesburg, Zenith Air has built its reputation over more than two decades on a single principle: uncompromising standards. Aircraft are owned, operated and maintained in-house, staff are trained to international benchmarks, and every flight is planned with the safety and comfort of our passengers at its centre.

From African bush strips to European capitals, we tailor each journey to the schedule and destination our clients require ~ with the discretion and reliability that has made us a trusted partner to heads of state, VIPs and industry leaders alike.

What We Do

A full-service aviation partner.

Charter, lease, manage or maintain ~ Zenith Air handles every aspect of private aviation under one roof.

01

VIP Charter

Bespoke worldwide charter flights for individuals, corporations and governments. Flexible scheduling, private terminals and immaculate cabin service.

02

Aircraft Leasing

Short and long-term aircraft leasing arrangements structured around your operational needs ~ with full crew, maintenance and management options.

03

Aircraft Management

End-to-end management for private owners: crewing, scheduling, regulatory compliance and financial oversight ~ so your aircraft is always ready when you are.

04

Maintenance

In-house maintenance to the highest international standards. Our engineers and hangar facilities keep every aircraft airworthy and immaculately presented.

05

Worldwide Reach

Operations across Africa, Europe and beyond ~ with the local knowledge, permits and ground handling relationships to fly wherever the mission demands.

06

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock flight support and operations desk. Whether you need a departure in six hours or a repositioning across a continent, we're ready.

The Fleet

Cabins built for presidents.

Owned, operated and maintained by Zenith Air. Three aircraft, three mission profiles ~ each maintained in-house to the highest international standards.

Falcon 900 ZS-DFJ at Lanseria
Flagship · Tri-jet

Falcon 900 ZS-DFJ (VIP)

Our flagship VIP tri-jet. Long-range, transcontinental reach with a multi-cabin configuration for confidential travel and productive time in the air.

Make
Dassault Falcon 900 (VIP)
Registration
ZS-DFJ
Passengers
12
Crew
2
Galley
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Entertainment System
Yes
Sat Phone
Yes
Cabin Configuration
Multi Cabin
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Hawker 800XP ZS-ZIM in hangar
Mid-size · Twin-jet

Hawker 800XP ZS-ZIM

A workhorse of the executive jet world. The 800XP delivers extended range and a stand-up cabin, ideal for regional African routes and business travel.

Make
Hawker 800XP
Registration
ZS-ZIM
Passengers
8
Crew
2
Galley
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Entertainment System
Yes
Sat Phone
Yes
Cabin Configuration
Executive
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Hawker 800A ZS-ZEN on the apron
Mid-size · Twin-jet

Hawker 800A ZS-ZEN

Reliable, well-appointed and always ready. The 800A pairs comfortable cabin volume with proven Rolls-Royce performance for corporate charters across the region.

Make
Hawker 800A
Registration
ZS-ZEN
Passengers
8
Crew
2
Galley
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Entertainment System
Yes
Sat Phone
Yes
Cabin Configuration
Executive
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Falcon 900 at Lanseria at dusk
ZS-DFJ · Falcon 900

Ready at Lanseria

Cabin door and lit stairs
Boarding

Warm cabin, quiet apron

Falcon at sunset near the hangar
Golden hour

Positioning for departure

Falcon on the apron at St Helena
Mission

St Helena Island

Falcon side profile under cloudy sky
All weather

Any runway, any sky

Hawker 800XP ZS-ZIM in hangar
ZS-ZIM · Hawker 800XP

Hangar 4, Lanseria

Hawker 800 ZS-ZEN on the apron
ZS-ZEN · Hawker 800A

Ready on the apron

Why Zenith

Fully licensed. Fully trusted.

Immaculate Safety

Rigorous safety standards and a flight safety record we protect with obsessive discipline. Nothing moves until it's right.

International Standards

Flight crews and engineers trained to international benchmarks. Fully licensed, certified and accredited by the relevant authorities.

Absolute Discretion

Serving heads of state, VIPs and captains of industry means privacy isn't a policy ~ it's the baseline of everything we do.

Ready when you are

Your next flight begins with a call.

Tell us where and when ~ we'll handle the rest. Quotes returned within the hour, worldwide.

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