Air Côte D'Ivoire becomes first African airline to order the A320neo
Air Côte D'Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A320neo and two A320 aircraft, becoming the first African airline to order the A320neo.
The agreement makes Air Côte D’Ivoire the first African airline to order the A320neo (above). The airline’s first purchase agreement directly with Airbus also makes Air Côte D’Ivoire a new customer.
Air Côte D’Ivoire has selected CFM engines for their A320 fleet. Air Côte D’Ivoire currently operates five Airbus aircraft on lease; four A319s and one A320.
The new aircraft will feature a two-class cabin layout.
“With these new aircraft Air Côte d’Ivoire will position itself as a flagship airline in the region by offering its passengers the best on-board services. Air Côte d’Ivoire will also improve its punctuality and reliability thanks to these latest-generation Airbus aircraft,” said General Abdoulaye Coulibaly, Chairman of the Board.
“We are very pleased to welcome Air Côte D’Ivoire as our first customer for the A320neo in Africa. Our A320neo and A320 will offer Air Côte D’Ivoire the lowest operational costs and the highest seat comfort and widest cabins for its passengers. This order will play a key role in the development of Air Côte D’Ivoire with new routes to West and Central Africa,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
This new order will strengthen the airline’s network that reaches today 23 international routes throughout West and Central Africa and five domestic destinations in Ivory Coast.
