Angolan Airlines ,TAAG, Wednesday announced the strengthening of its fleet, with the formalisation of an order for nine aircraft of the Airbus 220-300 type, with phased delivery scheduled for April, 2024.
In its note reached ANGOP, TAAG states that the order is the result of the signing of three commercial agreements during the Paris Air Show 2023 with Lessor companies ACG , Azorra and NAC.
“This is an achievement that will work on long-term leasing contracts, under dry lease,” the report said.
The document adds that the equipment will have Angolan flying personnel and with maintenance secured by local staff.
Currently, TAAG has a total of 15 A220-300 aircraft ordered from manufacturer Airbus, through international partners.
With this acquisition, TAAG estimates a saving of around 25% in fuel costs and a reduction in operating costs of 20% at global level.
The Airbus A220 aircraft has a capacity for 142 passengers (130 in economy class and 12 in business class).
TAAG explains that the strengthening of the fleet is evidence of the company’s modernisation and growth path.
TAAG was founded in 1938 and is based in Luanda, the country’s capital city.
For over 80 years, TAAG has been connecting Angolans through domestic and international connections
Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)