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MIAT Mongolian Airlines leases 787-9 to Air Congo
November 2nd 2026
Air Congo has taken delivery of its second 787-9, with the aircraft on lease from MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Read More » The aircraft, registration EI-MGL, arrived in Kinshasa late last week, following its ferry flight from Ulaanbaatar. It entered service with Air Congo under wet-lease arrangements from October 31, flight tracking websites showed. The aircraft, powered by GE engines, is configured to carry 292 passengers in three cabin classes - business, premium economy and economy. The lease was supported by aircraft charter company, Chapman Freeborn. "We are proud to have brought MIAT and Air Congo together for this agreement," Chapman Freeborn director of ACMI and leasing, Daniel Huggins, said. "Understanding Air Congo’s operational requirements and plans for its passenger offering was central to identifying the right aircraft and leasing partner. This has been a collaborative effort across our team and both airlines, and we thank them for their trust throughout the process."
