Lufthansa Technik to provide various component services for TAGG Angola Airlines

Starting with the arrival of the first aircraft in February and spanning a dozen years, both the airline’s Boeing 787-9s and -10s will receive the MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) specialist’s proven Total Component Support (TCS).

In addition, Lufthansa Technik will support Angola Airlines with an Aircraft Production Inspection Program (APIP), which does not only cover the new-built 787s, but also the Airbus A220 fleet the carrier is currently building up.

The TCS will grant the Luanda-based airline access to the worldwide spare parts pool of Lufthansa Technik, through which it will increase the availability of components for its Dreamliner fleet and leverage significant cost-benefits. The respective contract does not only cover classic component MRO services, but also an AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support as well as various parts-pooling and logistics work scopes. The close cooperation between the two companies will enable the airline to maximize efficiency in its technical operations.

Lufthansa Technik conducts this service not only for the aforementioned 787 fleet, but also for Angola Airlines’ new Airbus A220 fleet, of which the first aircraft was received in September.

“With no less than two modern aircraft types joining our fleet at nearly the same time, we are happy to rely on the renowned engineering expertise and the wealth of experience only Lufthansa Technik’s experts can provide,” said Nelson Oliveira, CEO and Accountable Manager at TAAG Angola Airlines. “With their strong support, we are looking forward to a quick ramp- up of our new 787 and A220 operations. Our partners’ reliable component support will moreover ensure a smooth 787 Dreamliner operation from day one.”