Angola's TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) announced it has ordered two 777-300ERs in a deal that also includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ER aircraft. TAAG, the flag carrier for Angola, will use the airplanes for route expansion to additional European destinations.  TAAG currently flies Boeing 777-200ERs 10 times weekly from Luanda, Angola, to Lisbon, twice weekly to Beijing via Dubai and four times weekly to Rio de Janeiro. … [Read more...] about Angola Air orders two B777-300ERs
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INDIA: Emirates boosts African presence
Dubai-based Emirates Airline is expanding its footprint in Africa with new services to South Africa and Angola. Starting from 1 October and 25 October respectively, Emirates will begin services via Dubai to Durban in South Africa with an A330-200 and Luanda in Angola utilising B777-300ERaircraft. Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline, said the carrier has seen strong growth in Africa of 17 per cent. “Now, with Luanda and Durban starting in October, this is going to be another very … [Read more...] about INDIA: Emirates boosts African presence
First B777-300ER for Australia goes to Virgin
Boeing and the Virgin Group's new V Australia long-haul airline recently celebrated the first 777-300ER to go to an Australian carrier. The aircraft, delivered by Boeing to International Lease Finance Corp. and leased to V Australia, is one of seven leased and purchased 777-300ERs V Australia will deploy on trans-Pacific and other routes. … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER for Australia goes to Virgin
