TAAG Angola Airlines Receives Its First Boeing 787
TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a crucial step in modernizing its fleet with the delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the airline, which aims to enhance efficiency, expand its international reach, and offer a top-tier flying experience to its passengers.
A New Chapter for TAAG Angola Airlines
The airline’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, leased from AerCap, landed in Luanda just before Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4. This event coincides with the 50th anniversary of the delivery of TAAG Angola Airlines’ first aircraft, a Boeing 737-200.
Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira, the airline’s CEO, emphasized the importance of this acquisition: “The delivery of the 787-9 is a key step in our modernization strategy. This aircraft provides us with the efficiency and versatility needed to meet growing market demand, replace our older wide-body fleet, and offer a world-class experience to our passengers.”
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Benefits of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the most advanced commercial aircraft in the industry. Its innovative design allows for a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to the aircraft it will replace. Additionally, it offers a high level of passenger comfort, featuring a quieter cabin, higher pressurization, and larger windows.
The addition of the 787-9 will strengthen the airline’s capacity for long-haul flights and open new routes to Europe, Asia, and North America, significantly expanding its international network.
TAAG Angola Airlines currently operates a fleet that includes:
5 Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range)
3 Boeing 777-200ER
7 Boeing 737 Next-Generation
1 Airbus A220-300
6 Dash 8
Collaboration with Boeing and Sustainability
Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales for Africa, Anbessie Yitbarek, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to TAAG Angola Airlines: “The 787 Dreamliner will complement the airline’s Boeing 737 and 777 fleet as we continue to support its mission of connecting people and places worldwide. Our 50-year relationship with TAAG is built on trust and shared goals, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration and innovation.”
In its commitment to sustainability, TAAG Angola Airlines is also collaborating with Boeing in purchasing carbon emission reduction certificates associated with the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This process, known as book-and-claim, allows distributors to deliver SAF to nearby airports for use by other airlines and carriers.
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