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Avolon Delivers Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to TAAG Angola Airlines

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Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement for a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola. This transaction represents Avolon’s first aircraft placed with TAAG, underscoring the lessor’s expanding footprint in the African market. The aircraft was officially delivered at the…

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EX-IM Bank Approves $297M For TAAG’s B787-10 Acquisition

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.

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TAAG Takes Delivery Of Third A220-300 Serial 55362

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TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55362. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and quiet operation, aligning with the airline’s modernization goals.

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Kenya Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Luanda

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Kenya Airways has confirmed the resumption of direct flights to Luanda, Angola, following high-level discussions between the presidents of the two nations in the Angolan capital. This development signifies a strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and Angola, facilitating improved connectivity and fostering bilateral trade and tourism.

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TAAG Signs Long-Term Aircraft Component Deal with Lufthansa Technik

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TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.

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TAAG Angola Airlines Cancels Planned Luanda-Porto Route

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TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it will no longer proceed with its planned Luanda-Porto route, which was initially scheduled for launch on April 15, 2025. The cancellation reflects a change in TAAG’s network planning, possibly due to market conditions or operational adjustments. The decision affects TAAG’s anticipated expansion into Portugal’s Porto region, where the airline aimed to establish a…