Visit comes as Embraer’s military transport remains under consideration by the Angolan Air Force

First 787-10 joins fleet leased by Air Lease Company. Second aircraft could be added soon

Delivery marks expansion of Angola’s multirole airlift and maritime monitoring capabilities

During a meeting with his Angolan counterpart on May 23, President Lula stated that the African country wants to acquire three multi-role aircraft

During a visit to the African country, Lula said he wanted to sell multi-mission aircraft to the local air force, whose fleet is mostly of Russian origin.

Aircraft will carry out transport and maritime surveillance missions

Jets would be used in place of Boeing 737-700 that are 13 years old and use more fuel