Côte d'Ivoire - Air Côte d'Ivoire's Expansion Plan

The present intervention concerns the Air Côte d'Ivoire's Expansion Plan. It’s related to the part financing of Air Côte d’Ivoire (ACDI) expanding and modernization program over the 2017-2026 period in response to the rapid growth in west Africa aviation sector. The expansion and modernization plan is in line with traffic demand and competition within the region. The project entails the acquisition of five aircrafts which will mainly replace the A319s currently being dry leased. In addition, the project will lead to cost reduction and optimization for ACDI. The project will increase air connectivity in West and Central Africa region and will support expansion and modernization of an indigenous airline, which is one of the key components to support the government strategy to turn Abidjan into a regional hub and a pre-requisite for tourism development.