TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca sign major agreement to enhance cargo operations

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Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG and Eduardo Arenas, Transformation & Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo.

TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca Airlines have formed a strategic partnership in the air cargo transport sector by establishing a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA). This collaboration will significantly enhance the service offerings of both airlines by opening new markets, fostering business development, and sharing their cargo destination networks. The partnership will also provide preferential conditions and rates for their customers.

The agreement will enable TAAG Angola Airlines to expand its presence in key South American markets, offering customers and the industrial cluster from Europe and Africa access to new routes beyond São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil. These routes include Bogotá (BOG) in Colombia, Santiago (SCL) in Chile, Lima (LIM) in Peru, Montevideo (MVD) in Uruguay, and Quito (UIO) in Ecuador.

At the same time, AVIANCA gains privileged access to the African market, specifically in Luanda, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, Libreville, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, and Nairobi, through TAAG’s cargo network.

The TAAG/AVIANCA partnership supports various cargo types, with a primary focus on perishable goods from South America and machinery from the European Union, among others.

“This SPA agreement represents a crucial step in our international expansion strategy. São Paulo is establishing itself as a strategic hub for TAAG’s entry into South America, opening new markets and destinations for our sales force. This partnership is advantageous for both airlines, and we believe it will positively impact our results in 2025,” emphasizes Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG.

“We are delighted to further enhance our value proposition by expanding our offerings with new destinations for our customers. This reinforces our commitment to serving as a trusted partner for stakeholders across the region”, stated Eduardo Arenas, Transformation and Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo.

This historic agreement marks a significant advancement in the integration of transcontinental air cargo transport networks linking Africa and the Americas. It strengthens logistics chains and facilitates international imports and exports.