TAAG Angola Airlines receives delivery of B77-300ER

The latest addition to TAAG’s fleet touched down in Luanda yesterday following a non-stop 8,709 nautical mile (14,015 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing's Delivery Center in Everett, Wash. 

The latest 777-300ER enables TAAG to augment its flagship service between Angola and Portugal, which increases to double daily effective June 2, 2016.   

"The 777-300ER forms the backbone of TAAG’s long-haul fleet,” said Peter Hill, executive chairman TAAG. “Today’s delivery means we are now the largest operator of 777’s in southern Africa, offering passengers an unrivalled onboard experience to our international destinations from the region.” 

"We are honoured that TAAG continues to place its trust in our products," added Van Rex Gallard, vice president sales Latin America, Caribbean and Africa, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777-300ER will provide TAAG’s network with greatly improved efficiencies and it's a great source of pride for everyone here that it continues to be an all-Boeing carrier.” 

TAAG Angola Airlines, based at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, Luanda, serves 31 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 14 airplanes, including 737s and 777-200ERs.