September 6, 2015 - Central Africa's Korongo Airlines has reported the company has ceased operations as of Friday. The company states the decision was taken to cease the activity of the airline, which is liquidated.

This decision was taken because of the extremely difficult operating conditions encountered to date and the decision by the Congolese government to launch a new national airline against which the company can not compete given a their cost effectiveness research.

"Korongo Airlines wishes to thank all its customers for their trust and expresses its sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the cessation of its activities". The company will make appropriate settlements with passengers who hold tickets after September 4.