The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved a loan of $49.5 million to Air Cote d'Ivoire to finance the purchase of two A330-900neo aircraft, according to local media outlets.
The new aircraft will support the airline's long-haul expansion, with planned routes to Paris, Geneva, London, Beirut, New York, and Washington.
The expansion is expected to create over 2,160 jobs, both direct and indirect.
The financing is part of a broader $646.9 million package approved for 15 new projects during the bank's 145th board session.
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