In February 2015, the Lockheed L1011 TriStar "Barakah" is towed from Cotonou airport to Cadjéhoun beach. This aircraft with 345 seats, grounded for a decade, is intended to become a restaurant. An ambitious project to revive Benin's tourism.

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In February 2015, the Lockheed L1011 TriStar "Barakah" is towed from Cotonou airport to Cadjéhoun beach. This aircraft with 345 seats, grounded for a decade, is intended to become a restaurant. An ambitious project to revive Benin's tourism.

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