According to a statement from TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola, the agreements were signed with partners ACG, Azorra and NAC, during the Paris-Le Bourget International Air Show, which runs from Monday to Wednesday.
These commercial agreements, according to TAAG, were initialed within the scope of the fleet growth plan and 'multi-brand' strategy of the national airline, materializing in "long-term rental contracts, under a 'dry lease' regime".
"In other words, the equipment will have Angolan navigator personnel and maintenance will be provided by local staff, after a training period provided by the company. Furthermore, the aircraft will have the colors and branding characteristic of TAAG, maintaining visual conformity with the fleet", underlines the note.
The document highlights that, currently, and through international partners, TAAG has a total of 15 A220-300 model aircraft ordered from the manufacturer Airbus, with an estimated phased delivery from April 2024.
The national airline stresses that the 'leasing' model "is an agile and financially sustainable investment approach for the company's context".
"At the same time, the Airbus A220-300 is a state-of-the-art aircraft in terms of efficiency and average consumption, with TAAG estimating savings of around 25 percent in fuel costs and a reduction in operating costs of 20 percent percent at a global level", he points out.
The Airbus A220 has the capacity for 142 passengers, of which 130 in economy class and 12 in business class, being considered "a modern and extremely efficient aircraft in terms of fuel economy".
It is an environmentally friendly equipment, with reduced CO2 emissions and noise pollution. Customers will enjoy superior comfort, in-flight entertainment and more cabin and luggage space.
"The reinforcement of the TAAG fleet is evidence of the company's path towards modernization and growth, which is committed to a more versatile fleet, capable of better responding to market needs and business strategy (growth of the network of destinations and frequencies), allowing the TAAG can take greater advantage of Angola's geostrategic positioning, enhancing Luanda as a hub, through the New Luanda International Airport, Dr. António Agostinho Neto", adds the note.
