Praia – Angolan Airlines TAAG leased a Boeing 737-700 aircraft to Cabo Verde airlines (TACV), as part of a deal signed by the two companies on Monday.
TACV’s CEO, Sara Pires, announced this stating that the aircraft will support the company’s international routes, mainly the connections with the United States, France and Brazil.
Sara Pires described the agreement with TAAG as crucial as it provides TACV with equipment capable of resuming international connections, whose flights have been suspended as result of difficulties in obtaining the means.
“The leasing of this aircraft will boost and enhance TACV’s resumption plan, providing it with the capacity to respond to customers’ needs and demands,” Pires noted.
Pires said TACV may resort to TAAG to request more aircraft if the need arises, in view of the nature of the agreement signed in November 2018.
Initially, the crew, maintenance technicians and instructors will be TAAG’s personnel, who will have the mission to train Cabo Verdeans in the operation of the aircraft.
Angolan Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, said the move is a significant step for TAAG, which sees one of its assets becoming profitable.
Source: Angola Press News Agency