Equatorial Guinea is reported to be pursuing a $139 million deal for ATR 72-600 aircraft for CEIBA Intercontinental, the country’s flag carrier. The proposed transaction points to a possible renewal or expansion of the airline’s turboprop fleet, with the ATR 72-600 positioned for regional routes and short-haul connectivity across Central and West Africa.
Details on the number of aircraft, delivery schedule and financing structure remain unclear. The arrangement has not been independently confirmed through primary documentation, and the available information points to an industry report rather than a formal disclosure from the airline or government.
CEIBA Intercontinental operates as one of Equatorial Guinea’s key carriers, making fleet decisions closely tied to domestic and regional air links. Any ATR 72-600 purchase would fit a broader trend among African operators that use turboprops to balance capacity, range and operating costs on thinner markets.