TAAG Angola Airlines and Boeing, on Wednesday, announced that it is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four of the widebody jets.
LEADERSHIP reports that 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.
However, the chief executive officer of TAAG Angola Airlines, Eduardo Fairen, said the 787 option suits the airline’s modern, size-wise and efficient equipment to replace the airline’s current widebody fleet.
“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 aeroplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” Fairen said.
“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.”
Also speaking, Boeing vice president, Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, Anbessie Yitbarek, said the 787 with passengers’ comfort will advance the carrier’s fleet modernization plans.
“The 787 Dreamliner will enable TAAG Angola Airlines to open new routes and expand their international network.
“The Dreamliner’s market-leading efficiency and passenger comfort will advance the carrier’s fleet modernization plans,”Yitbarek said.
