Côte d’Ivoire’s national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A330neo aircraft.
The airplane is the first widebody jet in the carrier’s fleet. It is configured in a four-class cabin layout, with four seats in First Class, 44 in Business Class, 21 in Premium Economy, and 173 in Economy Class.
Expanding Scheduled Operations
Air Côte d’Ivoire is a key player in West and Central Africa, serving 22 destinations across the continent. The addition of the Airbus A330neos will facilitate the airline’s plans to grow its operations in Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The carrier plans to start regular service to Paris and intends to launch flights to Beirut.
Air Côte d’Ivoire suspended scheduled service to Johannesburg in June but said it intends to resume the route in October.
The A330neo also offers increased fuel efficiency to the airline. The type is able to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which lowers carbon emissions.
