Congo Airways who has an IATA code of 8Z commenced operations in October 2015 as the flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their base is located at N'djili International Airport the airport's code is FIH. As of 2018, they have a fleet of 4 aircraft serving 9 destinations and in May 2018 Congo Airways expanded their international operations to cover Douala and Johannesburg-OR Tambo airport.