First Airbus A220 delivered to TAAG in Canada
TAAG Angola Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 in Montreal, Canada, on September 19.
The aircraft, registered D2-TAA, was flying to Luanda to be received at the African carrier’s headquarters.
The new jet is one of 15 leased by TAAG from Azorra and ALC. The A220-300 is configured with 137 seats, 12 in business class and 125 in economy.
The A220-300 will debut the airline’s new livery, unveiled in July.
TAAG currently has a fleet of 23 aircraft consisting of nine Boeing 737NG (eight 737-700 and one 737-800), five Boeing 777 (three -200 and five -300ER) and six Dash 8-400 turboprops.
The fleet renewal will also include the arrival of four Boeing 787 Dreamliners soon.
In addition, TAAG is in the process of moving its hub to a new international airport in Luanda.
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