Air Côte d’Ivoire

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Investec has successfully arranged the refinancing of its existing facility relating to one Airbus A320 and financing the acquisition of  two additional Airbus A319 aircraft for Air Côte d’Ivoire.

Air Côte d'Ivoire has been a client of Investec since 2017, when the bank financed the purchase of its first Airbus commercial aircraft. In this latest transaction, a foreign exchange facility was included to facilitate the US dollar requirement for the aircraft acquisition.

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About Air Côte d’Ivoire 

Air Côte d'Ivoire, the national carrier of Côte d'Ivoire,  and continuously IOSA certified since 2017, currently operates a fleet of nine aircraft, which has now been expanded to 11, with the support of Investec, and will increase to 12 at the end of this year. The airline serves 20 routes across 18 countries with direct flights, providing vital connectivity to both domestic and international passengers. With the recent order of two A330neo aircraft to be delivered from December 2024, Air Côte d'Ivoire is poised to venture into long-haul flights, further solidifying its position as a key regional carrier.

In addition to its extensive regional network, Air Côte d'Ivoire plays a crucial role in promoting economic activity in remote areas of the country by offering connectivity to five key domestic destinations.