April 29, 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines looks to Boeing for digital solutions and interiors modifications

At the recent MRO Africa event, TAAG Angola Airlines signed agreements with Boeing for a variety of digital solutions to enhance maintenance operations for their current fleet, including:

Boeing will also retrofit the interiors for TAAG’s upcoming deliveries for recently ordered 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes.

 

 

“TAAG has an ongoing fleet modernization plan combined with new market entry strategies,” said Nelson de Oliveira, TAAG CEO. “Thus, incorporating efficient, sophisticated, and customized aircraft is a competitive advantage regarding the sustainability of our operation. The partnership we have with Boeing is indeed a key synergy within TAAG´s transformation journey.”

“Boeing is committed to supporting TAAG Angola Airlines as they focus on plans for fleet growth and expanding intercontinental routes,” said David McKenna, Regional Managing Director of Sales for Middle East and Africa, Boeing Global Services. “Our teams look forward to working together with TAAG for successful implementation of these services.”

 

Boeing and TAAG Angola hosted a signing ceremony at the MRO Africa 2024 conference. Pictured left to right are: David McKenna, Regional Managing Director of Sales for Middle East and Africa, Boeing Global Services; Nelson de Oliveira, CEO, TAAG Angola Airlines.

About TAAG

TAAG – Angola Airlines – was founded in 1938 and is based in Luanda, the capital city. For more than 80 years, TAAG has been connecting Angolans through domestic and international flights. TAAG is a globally recognized leader in the Angolan aviation market with sustained growth, currently offering 12 domestic and 13 international destinations. In addition to passenger transport, its fleet also carries cargo, an increasingly important service for the development of the local ecosystem. TAAG takes great pride in its history, service and focus on continuous improvement.