TAAG Angola Airlines to renew fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines announced today that the African carrier is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets.
“Our goal is to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” said Eduardo Fairen, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines. “The 787 option suits our intent for modern, size-wise and efficient equipment, able to progressively replace our current widebody fleet, and provide our customers with an improved flight experience.”
“The 787 Dreamliner will enable TAAG Angola Airlines to open new routes and expand their international network,” said Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa.
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TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three 777-200ERs and six 737-700s to 12 destinations across Africa, Europe, South America and China.
Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook for Africa projects that the continent will need 1,025 airplanes over the next two decades. Overall African air traffic growth is forecast at 7.4%, the third highest among global regions and above the global average growth of 6.1%.
TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938 and it is based in Luanda, Angola’s capital city. TAAG is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 12 domestic and 13 international destinations.
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