Thanks to the funds made available to it, Congo Airways
SA was able to acquire two new Boeing 737-800 type
aircraft and resumed operations on November 21, 2023,
with six major stopovers out of the 15 normally served.
For other stopovers, the company plans to lease three
90-seat Embraer 190 aircraft, with flights scheduled
from February. Furthermore, negotiations are underway
for the acquisition of a Boeing 777-200 ER.
This
relaunch of Congo Airways SA is the result of a
reorganization of its operating tools, in particular the
maintenance of its aircraft fleet. The company had
temporarily suspended its flights in mid-September 2023,
in order to guarantee the safety of its passengers and
to comply with IATA standards of which it is a member.
The
resumption of activities of Congo Airways SA is
excellent news for air transport in the Democratic
Republic of Congo. In addition to ensuring the movement
of the population across the country, the company’s
mission is to develop short-term prospects at the
national, regional and continental level.
This
successful relaunch of Congo Airways SA is a testimony
to the dynamism and potential of Congolese air
transport. It will help strengthen economic and tourism
ties both within the country and abroad. Passengers will
now be able to benefit from better air connectivity,
thus promoting economic development and the growth of
tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The
Congolese government expresses its confidence in the
sustainability of the revival of Congo Airways SA and
affirms its support for the national airline. The latter
is ready to meet the challenges of the aviation sector
and offer quality service, guaranteeing passenger safety
and satisfaction.
In
conclusion, the resumption of activities of Congo
Airways SA is good news for Congolese air transport. The
company is now well equipped to operate national and
international flights, thus providing better
connectivity and contributing to the economic and
tourism development of the country. The Congolese
government remains committed to the sustainability of
this revival, thus demonstrating its desire to make
Congo Airways SA a national airline of reference
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"These new jets will allow us to extend our
passenger and cargo operations regionally to high
demand destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg,
and Abidjan. As we prepare for future success, we
will have the flexibility, and the right-sized, most
efficient aircraft, to serve our customers as the
market returns."
