Fatshimetrie, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s promising new airline, takes flight with the highly anticipated arrival of its first aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, in Kinshasa this Saturday, November 30, 2024. This historic moment marks the beginning of a new era in the Congolese air transport sector, with Air Congo ready to conquer the skies and connect the country and the continent to the rest of the world.
The result of a strong partnership between the DRC and the Ethiopian Airlines group, Air Congo is shaping up to be a major player in aviation in Africa. With respective shares of 51% for the DRC and 49% for Ethiopian Airlines, representing a total investment of USD 40 million, this strategic collaboration aims to offer the DRC a modern and efficient airline.
Air Congo’s inaugural flight is scheduled for December 1, marking the start of the company’s commercial operations. This long-awaited launch is part of an ambitious approach aimed at meeting the growing needs for air transport in the DRC, while benefiting from the recognized expertise and know-how of Ethiopian Airlines, a true leader in the sector in Africa.
With the planned arrival of a second aircraft in the near future, and the acquisition of four additional aircraft by June 2025, Air Congo is clearly displaying its ambitions for growth and expansion. This expanding fleet will allow the company to serve a greater number of destinations and strengthen its presence on the regional and international market.
The Congolese government welcomes this fruitful partnership and sees Air Congo as a real lever for economic development and influence for the country. By investing in the air sector, the DRC is part of a dynamic of modernization and professionalization, thus offering its population and businesses new opportunities in terms of mobility and connectivity.
In short, the arrival of Air Congo on the Congolese aviation scene is a real breath of fresh air and a symbol of hope for the future. At the dawn of a new era for Congolese aviation, Air Congo is preparing to write the first lines of a promising success story, serving the mobility, development and influence of the Democratic Republic of Congo.