FARNBOROUGH, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) today announced long-term leases for six new Airbus A220-300s from TAAG Angola Airlines. The planes are expected to be delivered to the airline from 2023 through 2024 from ALC’s backlog with Airbus.
“ALC is pleased to announce this significant lease placement for six new Airbus A220s with TAAG and to be the first to introduce Airbus aircraft to the airline,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease. Corporation. “The capabilities of the A220-300 will significantly improve TAAG’s operational efficiency and the expansion of the route network with the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.”
“The A220-300, with its improved fuel efficiency, range and operating economics, will gradually replace TAAG’s Boeing 737-700 fleet and allow the airline to optimize and expand its schedule coverage. flight schedules and destinations from Luanda,” said Kishore Korde, Executive Vice President of Air Rental Company.
“Today we begin our relationship with ALC by integrating six new Airbus A220-300s into our fleet. This is indeed an important announcement for us as we celebrate a new era and a new vision for TAAG. We are alive , back in business, breaking with the past to deliver better results and become a benchmark for Africa.This partnership underscores our commitment to grow and further enhance our credibility with international stakeholders while creating a new business proposition. value for our passengers,” said Eduardo Fairen, CEO of TAAG.
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About TAAG
TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938 and is based in Luanda, the capital of Angola. For more than 80 years, TAAG has connected Angolans to its main national and international markets. TAAG is the leading airline in Angola, having expanded its current network to 14 domestic destinations and 12 international destinations. In addition to passenger transport, TAAG offers air cargo services which have become essential for the growth and development of Angola. TAAG is a company that is proud of its long and proven history of service and performance improvement.
