TAAG takes delivery of fifth Airbus A220-300

TAAG Angola Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, continuing a fleet renewal program aimed at modernizing its short- and medium-haul operations.

The aircraft, registered D2-TAK, arrived at Luanda’s Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport on Friday. Configured with 137 seats — 12 in business class and 125 in economy — the A220-300 is intended to operate regional and intra-African routes within TAAG’s network.

The addition expands TAAG’s small but growing A220 fleet, which now totals five aircraft. The type is gradually becoming central to the airline’s regional strategy, offering lower fuel burn and reduced emissions compared with older narrowbody jets. The A220 also provides improved operating economics on thinner routes where larger aircraft may not be viable.

TAAG currently operates a mixed fleet of 32 aircraft, according to Planespotters data. That includes Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200 widebodies for long-haul services, Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners, Boeing 737 variants, De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops, and Airbus A220-300s. The fleet composition reflects a transition phase, with newer-generation aircraft entering service alongside aging models.

The airline has not detailed how quickly additional A220s will replace older narrowbodies, but the steady pace of deliveries suggests a gradual shift toward more fuel-efficient types. TAAG’s fleet modernization is part of a broader restructuring effort as Angola’s flag carrier seeks to strengthen its regional position and improve operational reliability.

The newly delivered aircraft has been named “Mbanza Congo,” referencing the historic Angolan city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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