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Carrier Launches Nonstop Kinshasa Brussels Service
Air Congo is preparing to launch its first intercontinental route, a nonstop service between Kinshasa and Brussels, marking a significant step in the carrier’s expansion strategy. The airline has opened reservations for a 5X-weekly service, which will be operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft provided by Ethiopian Airlines. This move taps into strong historical and business links between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as onward connectivity opportunities across Europe and North America. As reported by Aviation Week, Air Congo has achieved a 43% share of the domestic market since launching and aims to become the leading air carrier in Central Africa.