TAAG Angola Receives Third A220-300, Transfers Int’l Flights To Luanda New Airport
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced the arrival of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
The newest addition to the fleet, named D2-TAI, landed at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN-NBJ) in Icolo e Bengo, Angola. It arrived from Montreal (Canada), with a technical stop in Faro (Portugal).
The aircraft showcasing the airline’s new livery was welcomed by the airline’s C-level representatives and key stakeholders, while this is a greater milestone for TAAG towards its path to global transformation, strengthening regional connectivity, and consolidating its multi-brand fleet strategy.
Thus, the company will enhance its operational capacity and service availability, providing customers and passengers with a comfortable and convenient onboard experience. The Airbus A220-300 is recognized for its versatility, fuel efficiency, reduced carbon footprint, and modern cabin. TAAG’s Airbus A220-300 is configured to seat a total of 137 passengers (12) in business class, 35 in premium economy, and 90 in economy class).
“This is a new era for TAAG Angola Airlines, defined by customer focus, operational efficiency, and connectivity. The incorporation of the third Airbus A220-300 represents another step forward in building a modern, competitive airline able to strengthen connections between strategic African markets,” states Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG.
Currently, the Airbus A220-300 serves multiple TAAG intra-Africa routes, namely Windhoek (Namibia), Johannesburg, Cape Town (South Africa), and Lusophone countries, such as Maputo (Mozambique) and São Tomé (SãoTomé and Príncipe). Aligned with the company’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the arrival of this aircraft is set to optimize operations, improve business profitability, and solidify the company’s position as an emerging player in Africa.
Meanwhile, TAAG Angola Airlines has fully transferred its operations from Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), located in Bom Jesus,
Icolo e Bengo Province, effective September 15, 2025.
This historic milestone is the culmination of a gradual transition process for TAAG’s commercial passenger transport service to AIAAN, which began in November 2024. This new airport infrastructure will now accommodate higher traffic international flights, specifically to Lisbon, São Paulo, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Windhoek, São Tomé, and Maputo, which join the domestic and regional destinations of Brazzaville and Kinshasa already based at the new airport.
AIAAN, with its modern facilities and expanded capacity, is prepared to handle an increasing volume of air traffic, offering users and passengers greater comfort, efficiency in travel processes, enhanced control and security, diverse services, high-quality facilities, and improved customer service.
The decision to transfer TAAG’s international flight operations to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport follows an Executive Decree and reflects the strategic vision of the Government of Angola to position Luanda/Icolo e Bengo as a hub and gateway for people and goods across the African continent and for North-South and East-West connections worldwide.
In parallel, a communication plan targeting customers, passengers, partners, authorities, diplomatic corps, and other stakeholders is currently underway.
“We are excited about this chapter where we transfer our commercial passenger services to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. This is a relevant step in our strategy to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency, as all logistics and fleet will be centralized at AIAAN, offering multiple and positive synergies,” states Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines.
