According to a statement from Taag Linhas Aéreas de Angola, this aircraft will cover the company's regional and intercontinental routes, also signaling an improvement in the product, comfort and positive experience for the airline's passenger.
TAAG's president of the TAAG Executive Committee, Nelson de Oliveira, cited in the statement, said that this agreement with Aercap represents an important milestone for the National Company, considering “an essential step” that will enable the modernization process of the fleet.
"The introduction of Boeing 787-9 reinforces our commitment to the best standards of efficiency and sustainability, while leveraging our ability to connect Angola to key destinations at international level," said Nelson de Oliveira.
In turn, AERCAP's executive committee chairman Aengus Kelly has expressed that "he expects to build a long and fruitful relationship with the Angolan company."
"As part of the modernization program of its fleet, the 787-9 will allow TAAG to expand its operation in Africa, Europe and Asia with one of the largest more efficient aircraft on the market in terms of fuel consumption, contributing For increasing passenger flow on their routes, ”said Aengus Kelly.
