An announcement from Angola’s Ministry of Transport revealed that a strategic cooperation memorandum was signed during the Paris Air Show, establishing a collaboration framework between Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines. The agreement outlines strategic areas, including initiatives to enhance operational efficiency through digital transformation, strengthening technical and maintenance capabilities, optimizing and expanding route networks and markets, and supporting national fleet modernization and growth.
“This cooperation is also aligned with the ministry’s commitment to fostering capacity building and innovation in Angola’s air transport sector while ensuring solid international partnerships that benefit the country’s long-term development goals,” the statement highlights.
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, described TAAG as “a cornerstone in the African aviation landscape since its founding in 1938.” He emphasized the importance of embracing innovation and modernization to maintain competitive advantages in a rapidly transforming global market.
The minister noted that the collaboration with Boeing is a significant step towards enhancing Angola’s operational capabilities, technical and maintenance capacity, and expanding its reach. “By investing in modern technologies and practices, we aim to position TAAG Angola Airlines as a leading airline in Africa, capable of meeting current traveler demands while contributing to Angola’s economic diversification and growth,” he stated.
The Angolan government, according to Abreu, is laying the groundwork for a “prosperous and sustainable” future for the national aviation sector, alongside its significant investment in the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport.
Brad McMullen, Boeing’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, reaffirmed Boeing’s commitment to supporting the national sector’s growth and TAAG’s continued capacity expansion. “We look forward to continuing more than 75 years of support for commercial aviation in Africa,” McMullen emphasized.
Boeing currently supplies approximately 70% of Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet, operated by over 60 airlines. According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, Africa will require over a thousand new airplanes over the next two decades to meet increasing demand.
