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TAAG Angola Airways Receives First New Airbus A220-300 from Air Lease Company’s Fleet
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Air Lease Company (ALC), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has lately delivered a brand new Airbus A220-300 to TAAG Angola Airways, Angola’s nationwide airline. This plane marks the preliminary supply of an A220 to TAAG on a long-term lease settlement, and it’s the first in a collection of six A220-300s that TAAG is ready to obtain from ALC’s Airbus orderbook.
“We are pleased to announce ALC’s first of six new A220-300 aircraft delivered to TAAG Angola Airlines,” mentioned Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Govt Chairman of Air Lease Company. “ALC is the first lessor to introduce the A220 to the airline and we look forward to assisting TAAG in commencing its long-term fleet modernization program by adding these new-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.”
“Adding the A220-300 demonstrates TAAG’s ambition for modernization and growth as the company builds a versatile fleet to address market demand under the airline’s expansion plan (new routes and frequencies increase). From a local content empowerment perspective, the aircraft will have an Angolan crew with multiple teams benefiting from comprehensive training programs,” mentioned Nelson de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG.
ALC is a distinguished plane leasing agency with a worldwide presence, serving airline shoppers throughout varied areas. The corporate is dedicated to buying new business plane and offering tailor-made leasing and financing options by its staff of skilled professionals.
TAAG Angola Airways, the premier airline of Angola, operates a sturdy community which incorporates 13 home and 11 worldwide locations. It’s acknowledged globally for its profitable high-yield market.
