Air Côte D’Ivoire orders two A320neos and two A320s

Air Côte D’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A320neo and two A320 aircraft. The agreement makes Air Côte D’Ivoire the first African airline to order the A320neo. The airline’s first purchase agreement directly with Airbus also makes Air Côte D’Ivoire a new customer. Air Côte D’Ivoire has selected CFM engines for its A320 fleet. The aircraft will feature a two-class cabin layout. Air Côte D’Ivoire currently operates five Airbus aircraft on lease; 4 A319s and 1 A320. “With these new aircraft Air Côte d’Ivoire will position itself as a