Overview

• The airline took delivery of the Airbus A330‑900 on September 3, 2025, its first widebody aircraft.
• The jet will start on the Abidjan–Paris route with plans to extend long‑haul flying to the Middle East and North America, including intended service to Beirut.
• This aircraft is the first of two A330neos slated for the fleet, supporting a step‑change from regional operations to intercontinental service.
• The A330‑900 is reported to seat 242 passengers across four cabins: 4 First, 44 Business, 21 Premium Economy, and 173 Economy.
• Air Côte d’Ivoire, which serves 22 African destinations, cites improved fuel efficiency and up to 50% SAF capability as enablers of growth, and it plans to resume Johannesburg in October.