Air Congo has received its second plane, a Boeing 737-800 like the first. This falls under the airlines’ plan to acquire eight planes, including six within a year. 

Air Congo flew its first flight on December 1, 2024. It is the second carrier owned by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The second, Congo Airways, is indebted and has low operational capacities. 

Moreover, Congo Airways focuses on domestic transport while Air Congo flies internationally. It was established under a project aimed at connecting Kinshasa, the capital, to other cities, in Africa and the world. 

The same project plans to set up a local flight school and Boeing-certified facilities offering maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. 

Air Congo is 51% owned by the Congolese State. Ethiopian Airlines detains the remaining stake. 

This article was initially published in French by Henoc Dossa (Ecofin Agency)

Edited in English by Ola S. Akinocho

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