E9 · Active
Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation
Congo (Kinshasa) · AFRICOMPANY

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3
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ICAO
E9
IATA
TravelerPulse profile
Connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo by air.
Headquarters
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation (CAA) is a Congolese regional airline based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It operates domestic and regional passenger and cargo services, serving destinations across the vast country where ground transportation is extremely limited.
The airline holds IATA designator E9 and uses the callsign AFRICOMPANY. Like many operators in the DRC, CAA navigates a challenging environment marked by difficult terrain, limited infrastructure, and regulatory oversight from Congolese civil aviation authorities.
CAA has historically operated a mixed fleet of propeller and jet aircraft suited to the short and medium-haul routes linking Kinshasa with provincial cities and towns throughout the DRC.
Hubs & network
The airline primarily operates out of N'djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, the country's main international gateway.
Fleet
CAA has operated a small mixed fleet including turboprop and older jet aircraft suited to regional African operations.
Notable facts
- ›Operates in one of Africa's most challenging aviation environments due to the DRC's size and limited road infrastructure.
- ›Holds IATA designator E9 and operates under the callsign AFRICOMPANY.
- ›The DRC has had numerous carriers placed on the EU Air Safety List due to safety concerns in the region.
- ›Domestic air travel is critically important in the DRC, which is roughly the size of Western Europe.
- ›The airline serves remote provincial destinations that are otherwise difficult to reach by road or river.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (4 legs)








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Route network
CUN → MAD333
MAD → CUN333
MAD → PUJ333
PUJ → MAD333
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Latest news
AirlineGeeks.com· 10/9/2025
flyCAA Bets on Converted Airbus A321 to Boost Congo’s Air Freight Capacity
Read at AirlineGeeks.com
Aviation24.be· 9/3/2023
CAA passengers from Kinshasa to Kolwezi (DRCongo) end their trip by bus
Read at Aviation24.be
ch-aviation· 1/13/2013
CAA and flyCongo to jointly sell as flyCAA
Read at ch-aviation
FlyTeam· 10/16/2025
Kinshasa (FIH) to Kolwezi (KWZ) Flight Schedule
Read at FlyTeam
Aviation24.be· 11/4/2020
Compagnie Africaine d’Aviation mulls flights from Kinshasa to Brussels
Read at Aviation24.be
FlyTeam· 10/12/2025
Kinshasa (FIH) to Luanda (NBJ) Flight Schedule
Read at FlyTeam
