Overview
- The deal was announced on November 17 at the Dubai Airshow and will be added to Embraer’s Q4 2025 backlog.
- Each E175 will have 76 seats in a two-class layout with 12 in business and 64 in economy.
- Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.
- Air Côte d’Ivoire plans to deploy the aircraft on domestic and regional routes, phasing out its Dash 8-Q400s and strengthening connectivity through Abidjan, including feed for its Paris service.
- CEO Laurent Loukou cited performance, comfort, and improved operating economics, while Embraer’s Arjan Meijer said the order reinforces the manufacturer’s leadership in Africa’s up-to-150-seat segment.