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FLEET - TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- African airline receives first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes on order
- 787 Dreamliner to expand TAAG Angola Airlines’ network in Europe and open new opportunities in Asia and North America
LUANDA, Angola, Jan. 31, 2025 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery. The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will advance the airline's fleet modernization plans and long-haul capabilities, bringing more travelers and trade to Angola with the industry’s most advanced commercial airplane.
The airline’s first 787 Dreamliner, which is on lease from AerCap, arrived in Luanda just ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, marking nearly 50 years since the delivery of TAAG Angola’s first airplane, a Boeing 737-200.
“The delivery of the 787-9 is a pivotal step in our strategy to modernize TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet,” said Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines. “This airplane brings the efficiency and versatility we need to meet growing market demands, replace our aging widebody fleet, and deliver a world-class experience to our passengers.”
TAAG Angola Airlines currently operates five 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, three 777-200ERs, and seven Next-Generation 737s, connecting Angola to 12 destinations across Africa, Europe, South America and China. The introduction of the 787 Dreamliner will enable the carrier to expand its long-haul network, with plans to launch new routes to Europe and explore opportunities in Asia and North America.
“The 787 Dreamliner will complement TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 737 and 777 jets, as we continue to support the airline in its mission to connect people and places across the globe,” said Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president of Boeing Commercial Sales for Africa. “Our 50-year relationship with TAAG Angola Airlines has been built on trust and shared goals, and we look forward to many more years of successful collaboration and innovation together.”
The 787 Dreamliner, which TAAG Angola Airlines ordered in 2023, is a core part of the operator’s modernization efforts. Recognized for its advanced technologies, fuel efficiency, and exceptional passenger experience, the 787 Dreamliner reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to the airplanes it will replace.
Coinciding with the delivery of TAAG Angola Airlines’ first 787 Dreamliner, the airline is working with Boeing to purchase CO2 emissions reduction associated with blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through an accounting process called book-and-claim. Distributors will deliver the blended SAF made available through these purchased certificates to nearby airports for use by airlines and other carriers.
Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook projects Africa will need 1,170 airplanes over the next two decades. Boeing airplanes have formed the backbone of Africa’s commercial fleet for over 75 years. More than 60 airlines operate around 500 Boeing airplanes throughout Africa, which represents nearly 70% of the airplane market across the continent.
quarta-feira, 29 de janeiro de 2025
ROUTES - RWANDAIR EXPANDS QATAR AIRWAYS CODESHARE SERVICE IN 1Q25
Rwandair since mid-January 2025 expanded codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, covering additional 15 routes operated by the latter. Recently implemented codeshare routes include the following.
Rwandair operated by Qatar Airways
Doha – Alexandria Borg el Arab
Doha – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Doha – Cairo
Doha – Hanoi
Doha – Ho Chi Minh City
Doha – Kuala Lumpur
Doha – Lisbon
Doha – Luanda
Doha – Mahe Island (Seychelles)
Doha – Mykonos
Doha – Phuket
Doha – Seoul Incheon
Doha – Tashkent
Doha – Trabzon
Doha – Tunis
Rwandair operated by Qatar Airways
Doha – Alexandria Borg el Arab
Doha – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Doha – Cairo
Doha – Hanoi
Doha – Ho Chi Minh City
Doha – Kuala Lumpur
Doha – Lisbon
Doha – Luanda
Doha – Mahe Island (Seychelles)
Doha – Mykonos
Doha – Phuket
Doha – Seoul Incheon
Doha – Tashkent
Doha – Trabzon
Doha – Tunis
Photo: FlyingphotosMagazine
FLEET - Air Greenland seeks A320neo for Ilulissat operations
Air Greenland (GL, Nuuk) is looking to obtain an A320-200N in late 2026 in time for the opening of the new Ilulissat airport, chief executive Jacob Nitter Sørensen said.
In an interview with Aviation Week, he said that the company had reached a level where it made sense to add another jet aircraft following a recent fleet renewal that included the incorporation of an A330-800N and one DHC-8-Q200 in 2022 and 2023, respectively, and bringing in wet leases to consolidate its route network.
“That’s the game plan, to keep building up new routes based on ACMI. And then, when it reaches sort of a sustainable level, we add another aircraft,” he said. “So we are looking at adding an A320neo, which can be flown mixed-rating [by the A330neo pilots].”
The A320neo will give Air Greenland flexibility to switch between widebody and narrowbody in its schedule, Nitter Sørensen explained.
The ch-aviation fleets module shows that Air Greenland’s fleet comprises ten aircraft - one A330-800N, one DHC-8-200, seven DHC-8-Q200s, and one Hawker 800XP(2). It also operates several helicopters.
However, the company cannot at the moment renew its Dash 8 fleet. This type “is the only aircraft that can operate in and out of these runways, unless you are looking at much smaller aircraft, which don’t have the range and the all-weather capabilities that we need. So right now there is no replacement aircraft for the Dash 8 because ATR - Avions de Transport Régional, they decided to cancel the ATR42-600 STOL model. So right now there is no replacement possible,” the chief executive said.
Air Greenland was not immediately available for further comment.
Finally, in terms of partnerships, Air Greenland said that the company is expanding its collaboration with Icelandair and working to establish new partnerships with United Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
In an interview with Aviation Week, he said that the company had reached a level where it made sense to add another jet aircraft following a recent fleet renewal that included the incorporation of an A330-800N and one DHC-8-Q200 in 2022 and 2023, respectively, and bringing in wet leases to consolidate its route network.
“That’s the game plan, to keep building up new routes based on ACMI. And then, when it reaches sort of a sustainable level, we add another aircraft,” he said. “So we are looking at adding an A320neo, which can be flown mixed-rating [by the A330neo pilots].”
The A320neo will give Air Greenland flexibility to switch between widebody and narrowbody in its schedule, Nitter Sørensen explained.
The ch-aviation fleets module shows that Air Greenland’s fleet comprises ten aircraft - one A330-800N, one DHC-8-200, seven DHC-8-Q200s, and one Hawker 800XP(2). It also operates several helicopters.
However, the company cannot at the moment renew its Dash 8 fleet. This type “is the only aircraft that can operate in and out of these runways, unless you are looking at much smaller aircraft, which don’t have the range and the all-weather capabilities that we need. So right now there is no replacement aircraft for the Dash 8 because ATR - Avions de Transport Régional, they decided to cancel the ATR42-600 STOL model. So right now there is no replacement possible,” the chief executive said.
Air Greenland was not immediately available for further comment.
Finally, in terms of partnerships, Air Greenland said that the company is expanding its collaboration with Icelandair and working to establish new partnerships with United Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
CH Aviation
Photo: Air Greenland
FLEET - India's Star Air looks to add five aircraft by early 2Q25
Star Air (India) (S5, Belgaum) has reiterated that it intends to grow its fleet and network over the coming months. It will also enter into the MRO business via a joint venture, according to CEO Simran Singh Tiwana.
"As we enter our next phase, growth, expansion, and consolidation will be at the core of our strategy," he told local reporters. "By the end of this financial year, we aim to operate a fleet of 14 aircraft, consolidating our network with over 100 flights across our 23-station network to maximise efficiency, aircraft utilisation, and service reliability."
India's financial year runs from April to March. Currently, Star Air operates a fleet of nine Embraer aircraft, including five E145s and four E175s. The aircraft operate around 44 flights per day to 22 destinations within India.
Star Air specialises in connecting tier II and tier III cities. Tiwana says the airline has started services on over 90% of all routes allocated to it by the Indian government through its UDAN regional connectivity scheme. He says the carrier plans to add another five destinations this year, a mix of commercial and subsidised routes.
Tiwana also said it was looking at a joint venture to set up an MRO facility focusing on the line and major maintenance needs of business and regional jets. While he did not disclose specific details regarding investment and potential partners, he said Star Air had already established an engineering subsidiary to manage the process and had identified a site for the facility.
CH Aviation
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