TAAG Angola Airlines Receives First Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Expanding Global Reach
TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Advancing Fleet Modernization and Long-Haul Expansion.

- Country:
- Angola
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has officially delivered the first of four Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The delivery also unveils TAAG’s new livery, symbolizing its vision for the future.
The 787-9 Dreamliner, leased from AerCap, landed in Luanda just ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, a milestone moment nearly 50 years after TAAG Angola Airlines received its first Boeing aircraft—a 737-200.
A New Era of Efficiency and Expansion
Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines, emphasized the importance of the new aircraft in driving the airline’s growth:
“The delivery of the 787-9 is a pivotal step in our strategy to modernize TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet. This airplane brings the efficiency and versatility we need to meet growing market demands, replace our aging widebody fleet, and deliver a world-class experience to our passengers.”
The introduction of the 787 Dreamliner will support TAAG Angola Airlines’ goal of expanding its long-haul operations, with plans to launch new routes to Europe and explore market opportunities in Asia and North America.
Currently, the airline operates:
Five Boeing 777-300ERs
Three Boeing 777-200ERs
Seven Next-Generation 737s
The Dreamliner will enhance operational efficiency, improve fuel savings, and increase passenger comfort.
Sustainable Aviation and Environmental Commitment
As part of its sustainability strategy, TAAG Angola Airlines is collaborating with Boeing to purchase CO₂ emissions reductions through blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via a book-and-claim system. This initiative will help offset carbon emissions while ensuring a greener future for the airline.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is up to 25% more fuel-efficient than the aircraft it replaces, reducing carbon emissions and aligning with global aviation sustainability goals.
Boeing and TAAG: A 50-Year Partnership Strengthening African Aviation
Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines share a long-standing relationship spanning five decades.
Anbessie Yitbarek, Vice President of Boeing Commercial Sales for Africa, reaffirmed Boeing’s commitment:
“The 787 Dreamliner will complement TAAG Angola Airlines’ existing fleet of Boeing 737s and 777s, as we continue to support the airline in its mission to connect people and places across the globe. Our 50-year partnership is built on trust, shared goals, and a vision for African aviation.”
Boeing’s Outlook for Africa’s Growing Aviation Market
Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook forecasts Africa will need 1,170 new airplanes over the next two decades, driven by economic growth, rising demand for air travel, and increasing international connectivity.
Currently, more than 60 African airlines operate around 500 Boeing aircraft, accounting for nearly 70% of the continent’s commercial aircraft market.
Final Thoughts: TAAG’s Ambition for a Stronger Aviation Future
With the arrival of its first 787 Dreamliner, TAAG Angola Airlines is positioning itself as a key player in African aviation, expanding connectivity, and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, efficient, and modern air travel.
The Dreamliner fleet will support Angola’s economic growth, boost trade and tourism, and strengthen the nation’s position as a strategic hub for international travel.