The African carrier has received the first of four 787 Dreamliner aircraft on order. The 787-9 also features a new livery of the airline. With the new long-haul aircraft, TAAG seeks to modernise its fleet and expand its route network.
“The delivery of the 787-9 is a pivotal step in our strategy to modernize TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet,” confirmed Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines. “This airplane brings the efficiency and versatility we need to meet growing market demands, replace our aging widebody fleet, and deliver a world-class experience to our passengers.”
Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president of Boeing Commercial Sales for Africa added: “The 787 Dreamliner will complement TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 737 and 777 jets, as we continue to support the airline in its mission to connect people and places across the globe […] Our 50-year relationship with TAAG Angola Airlines has been built on trust and shared goals, and we look forward to many more years of successful collaboration and innovation together.”
TAAG took delivery of its very first aircraft, a Boeing 737-200 nearly 50 years ago and has been operating with aircraft from the manufacturer ever since. The carrier is operating from Angola’s capital city Luanda and has been flying since 1938.
Source: Boeing.mediaroom.com