Air Côte d'Ivoire takes delivery of first Airbus A330‑900neo, first of two for long‑haul expansion

Air Côte d'Ivoire has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A330‑900neo widebodies, the carrier's inaugural widebody. The A330neo equips the national airline to expand intercontinental long‑haul services and introduces new MRO and sustainability requirements for its fleet renewal.

Discovered 2025-09-04T22:08:43.385181-07:00 | 2025-09-04T22:08:43.385181-07:00

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  • The handover gives the national carrier its first widebody and immediate long‑haul capacity, building on plans to start A330neo operations in late 3Q25: https://hype.aero/?story=f0fc6def-cd61-4329-b3f5-0f7748830b92

  • Delivery follows the A330‑900neo's final test/maiden flight activity and confirms the type's entry into the airline's fleet: https://hype.aero/?story=24f65ca6-5184-4332-b252-9244d1a980d5

  • The introduction highlights regional maintenance and parts needs as operators take on neos; Airbus's new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg is relevant to reducing AOG risk and supporting sustainability initiatives in Africa: https://hype.aero/?story=5fdb8ae8-0ea8-4ba8-9983-386695f98ed6

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