The Congo Airways national aviation company is the subject of urgent mobilization by the Congolese government. Following the announcement of the temporary interruption of the company’s activities, the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, urgently summoned the Minister of Transport, Ways of Communication, and Opening up, Marc Ekila Likombio, as well as the Director General of Congo Airways, José Dubier Lueya, to discuss the solutions to be put in place in order to quickly restart the company’s operations.
During this meeting, the Minister of Transport indicated that the relaunch of Congo Airways was a program accepted by the government and that it was necessary to regularize controls on aircraft as well as to sustain operations. The Prime Minister was reassuring and took charge of the matter, committing to implementing the recovery plan as quickly as possible.
For his part, the General Director of Congo Airways expressed his wish to see activities resume in the days to come. He stressed the importance of respecting safety standards and explained that the decision to temporarily interrupt activities was necessary to avoid any risk. He also mentioned the search for solutions, in particular through the acquisition of two rental aircraft, to ensure the continuity of operations.
This mobilization of the government demonstrates the importance given to the relaunch of Congo Airways, not only for the economic activity of the country, but also to ensure the safety of people’s movements. It is therefore expected that concrete measures will be taken quickly to allow the company to resume its activities under the best conditions.
In conclusion, the National Aviation Company Congo Airways faces significant challenges, but the government is mobilizing to find solutions and ensure the rapid resumption of activities. Safety and efficiency of services remain priorities, with the aim of meeting the transport needs of the Congolese population while contributing to the economic development of the country.