Royal Airways: Douala-Bangui Route Inaugurated

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Royal Airways: Douala-Bangui Route Inaugurated

The wings of Chad, Embraer E145 took-off in the presence of the Littoral Governor and some Chadian dignitaries on Wednesday, October 7.

14 Oct 2026 08:04

T he young Chadian air line, Royal Airways, has strengthened its regio nal presence with the launch of a new Douala-Bangui service, expanding air connectivity between Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic. The new route comes nearly a year after the airline began operations in Cameroon on No vember 24, 2025. Since it ente red the Cameroonian market, Royal Airways has recorded 212 movements and transported approximately 4,000 passengers on the Douala-N’Djamena route over 11 months. The figures underscore growing demand for regional air travel and the airline’s ambition to establish Douala as a strategic gateway to Central Africa. Speaking at Douala International Airport, Royal Airways Gene ral Manager, Abderrahmane Moussa Siro, said the new connections with N’Djamena and Bangui are intended to facilitate trade, investment, and business partnerships across the CEMAC region. Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, leading port, and major commercial hub, is expected to play a central role in linking exporters, industrial operators, investors, and other businesses to regional markets. According to the airline, improved air links could reduce logistics costs and travel delays while encouraging cross-border investment and strengthening the competitive ness of companies in Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic. Royal Airways also pledged to develop Douala as a lasting anchor of its regional network. Douala International Airport Director, Jacob Bahayang Mbargaso, reaffirmed ADC SA’s commitment to supporting the airline’s expansion and building a lasting partnership as Royal Airways continues to d...