Luanda based TAAG Angola Airlines has made an announcement that the African carrier is adding Boeing B787 Dreamliners to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets.
They have made it clear, and the announcement can be seen as a preparation to phase out the aging widebody fleet of the carrier with the fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner with the current order.
On this occasion , Eduardo Fairen, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines said ,
"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 airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections."
"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."
Anbessie Yitbarek , Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa also said,
"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."
Looking at the fleet of TAAG Angola Airlines , it currently operates five 777-300ER aircraft , three 777-200ERs, seven 737-700s , one A330-200 & five Dash 8-400 to 12 destinations across Africa, Europe, South America and China.
Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook for Africa projects that the continent will need 1,025 airplanes over the next two decades. Overall African air traffic growth is forecast at 7.4%, the third highest among global regions and above the global average growth of 6.1%.
On the Dreamliner story, TAAG Angola Airlines is convinced, as it says,
Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 370 new nonstop routes around the world. The 787 Dreamliner reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
Passengers enjoy a better experience with the largest windows of any jet, air that is more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude for greater comfort, large overhead bins, soothing LED lighting, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.
In another update, TAAG Angola Airlines is set to expand its international reach with the launch of a new route connecting Luanda, the capital of Angola, to London’s Gatwick Airport.
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