Air Côte d'Ivoire is preparing to write a new and very important page in the history of the company, which was founded in May 2012. Visit flight Paris-Abidjan finally seems ready for take-off. On 6 August, Air Côte d'Ivoire has unveiled its new Airbus A330-900 Neoconfirming its short-term ambitions in the Abidjan-Paris particularly strategic for French and Ivorian business travellers. And as a symbol, the presentation of the aircraft was organised on the eve of the commemoration of 65 years of independence for Côte d'Ivoire. According to the Ivorian airline, the first flight between Abidjan and Paris CDG should take place in the (very) near future. And according to media such as AeroRoutes, the first flight should take place as early as 18 Septemberlinking Paris-Charles de Gaulle (Roissy CDG) and Félix Houphouët-Boigny airports on a daily basis.
" The very first A330-900neo ever acquired by Côte d'Ivoire, decked out in our airline's colours, has made its first test flight at the headquarters of our partner Airbus. "Air Côte d'Ivoire's management expressed its satisfaction on social networks. " In a few weeks' time, it will set foot on Ivorian soil, ready to offer you a new travel experience on our Abidjan-Paris flights. We look forward to welcoming you aboard this aircraft, at the cutting edge of innovation and comfort. ". To meet different standards of comfort on board, Air Côte d'Ivoire's Airbus will be configured in four classes: First, Business, Premium and Economy. Among the first features unveiled by Air Côte d'Ivoire, First will feature 32-inch 4K OLED screens equipped with a Bluetooth connection. In Business, passengers will enjoy a 17-inch 4K OLED screen.
" We've been working on this project since 2017, the decision was taken in 2022, and now we're finally here! "Laurent Loukou, CEO of Air Côte d'Ivoire, is delighted with the arrival of the Airbus, describing it as "the Independence Day gift" for the people of Côte d'Ivoire. " We have achieved something exceptional: for the first time in our nation's history, Côte d'Ivoire has bought itself a long-haul aircraft, one that will fly intercontinental. ".
La actual delivery of the appliance is expected around 30 August. The marketing of the flight, followed by its official inauguration, should therefore follow shortly. According to Managing Director Laurent Loukou, " The aircraft will be delivered on 30 August, so we hope to launch the long-haul aircraft in the third week of September at the earliest, and in the first week of October at the latest. ". If the latest reports are to be believed, the first option is likely to become reality on 18 September.
