Angola’s national airline adds four 787 Dreamliners to fleet
Airline modernizes its fleet with first order of the popular 787
Luanda, October 10, 2023: TAAG Angola Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA]
announced today that TAAG is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its
fleet with an order for four of the 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,
Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa. “The Dreamliner’s market-leading
efficiency and passenger comfort will advance the carrier’s fleet modernization plans.”
TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three
777-200ERs and seven 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%.
Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 370 new
nonstop routes around the world. The 787 Dreamliner reduces fuel use and emissions by
25% compared to the airplanes it replaces. Passengers enjoy a better experience with the
largest windows of any jet, air that is more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin
altitude for greater comfort, large overhead bins, soothing LED lighting, and technology
that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.
TAAG Angola Arlines, Luanda, October 10, 2023.
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About TAAG
TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938 and it is based in Luanda, Angola´s capital
city. For more than 80 years, TAAG has connected Angolans with its key domestic and
international markets. 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. Its fleet allows, in addition to passenger
transport, air cargo services which have become essential for Angola´s growth and
development. TAAG is a company that prides itself on a strong track record of service
and performance excellence.
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