Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered a new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, marking the national carrier's first A220 aircraft. This delivery is part of a long-term lease and is the first of six A220-300s scheduled to be delivered to TAAG from ALC's orderbook with Airbus.
“We are pleased to announce ALC's first of six new A220-300 aircraft delivered to TAAG Angola Airlines,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of ALC. He highlighted that ALC is the first lessor to introduce the A220 to TAAG, supporting the airline's long-term fleet modernisation with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
TAAG's CEO, Nelson de Oliveira, noted that the addition of the A220-300 aligns with the airline's modernisation and expansion plans, enabling it to cater to new routes and increased frequencies. He also emphasised the importance of local content empowerment, with Angolan crews operating the aircraft and benefitting from extensive training programmes.
