AerCap Holdings has today announced the signing of a sale and leaseback transaction with new customer TAAG Angola Airlines for one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to TAAG in February 2025.
On Friday (December 27, 2024), AerCap Holdings N.V. announced the signing of a sale and leaseback transaction with TAAG Angola Airlines, the national carrier of Angola, for one new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in February 2025, with TAAG becoming a new AerCap customer. TAAG Angola Airlines currently serves 12 domestic and 11 international destinations, and also offers vital cargo services, supporting Angola’s growth and development.
In Friday’s announcement, AerCap’s CEO, Aengus Kelly, said,
“We are pleased to welcome TAAG Angola Airlines as a new customer to AerCap and particularly pleased to be the first lessor to introduce the 787 to the airline. As part of their fleet modernization program, the 787 will enable TAAG expand their network across Africa, Europe and Asia with one of the most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft on the market and support them in meeting customer demand. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the TAAG team.”
Also commenting on the new sale and leaseback transaction, TAAG’s CEO, Nelson de Oliveira, added,
“This agreement with AerCap represents an important milestone for us, being an essential step towards the modernization of our fleet. The introduction of the Boeing 787-9 reinforces our commitment to efficiency and leading sustainability standards, while leveraging our ability to connect Angola with key international destinations. TAAG is committed to offering passengers a comfortable travel experience thus optimizing operational costs and providing greener environmental mobility solutions.”
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is the global leader in aircraft leasing and maintains one of the most attractive order books in the industry. The company serves around 300 customers in 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and maintains offices in Shannon, Miami, Memphis, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations around the world.
Source: AerCap/PRNewswire