Luanda - TAAG – Angola Airlines is carrying out, at the 39th edition of the Luanda International Fair (FILDA 2024), simulated flights with training device and piloting experience for visitors.
At the event, which ends on Sunday, in addition to the simulated flight, the flag carrier is presenting the seats of the new aircraft, as well as the prospects in terms of comfort for customers.
As part of its strategy of transformation and reaffirmation of the Brand's image, TAAG will apply the features of its visual identity to the aircraft (A220 and B787 Dreamliner), preserving its decoration all Angolanity, with the reinforcement of the visibility of PALANCA in the tail of the aircraft and wings, the color pattern of the traditional Angolan cloth called 'samakaka'.
The first aircraft in the TAAG fleet within this concept (new livery) will be the Airbus A220-300, with capacity for 137 passengers (12 in business class and 125 in economy class), with a delivery date scheduled for the 3rd quarter of this year.
In a context in which important challenges are approaching, such as the transfer of TAAG's operation to the New Luanda International Airport, Dr. António Agostinho Neto, and the change in the competitive scenario, with the introduction of the Single African Air Transport Market (MUTAA/SAATM), the Company is materializing its strategic plan with the growth of the fleet and destinations in order to attract more traffic and strengthen its regional connectivity.
Speaking about the participation in FILDA, TAAG's communication director, Luís José, stressed that the stand has a layout similar to an aircraft.
'We think it is important to give this focus to the presentation at FILDA, because it is also a year that we expect to receive new aircraft,' he said.
FILDA, which has more than 1,350 exhibitors than in the previous edition, is the largest showcase for national promotion, business and job development. In fact, the international character of the event also has a fingerprint in fostering the diversification of the economy.
The event is attended by 19 countries, with emphasis on South Africa, Namibia, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, USA, South Korea, Turkey and Canada.
The 39th edition of FILDA takes place under the motto 'Food security and international partnership: The binomial of economic diversification', in an area of 144 thousand square meters, 42 thousand of which are recreational exhibition areas.
Its realization in the ZEE – Special Economic Zone, Luanda – Bengo is configured as a direct or indirect invitation to investment in Angola. HM/ASS/DOJ
