TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca sign pact to expand cargo operations

April 28, 2025 in Companies, Foreign News, Transport, Travel & Tourism by Editor

TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca Airlines have announced a major collaboration to strengthen their cargo transport capabilities through a newly signed Special Prorate Agreement (SPA). The partnership aims to boost the service offerings of both airlines by opening new markets, fostering business development, and providing enhanced cargo network connectivity for their customers.

The agreement, signed by Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines, and Eduardo Arenas, Transformation and Alliances Manager at Avianca Cargo, will allow both airlines to offer preferential conditions and rates to customers while expanding their global cargo operations.

For TAAG, the SPA marks a strategic opportunity to boost its footprint across South America. Customers and industrial sectors from Europe and Africa will now have access to key destinations beyond São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil, including Bogotá (BOG) in Colombia, Santiago (SCL) in Chile, Lima (LIM) in Peru, Montevideo (MVD) in Uruguay, and Quito (UIO) in Ecuador.

Conversely, Avianca gains a strong presence in Africa through TAAG’s established network, with access to critical markets such as Luanda, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, Libreville, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, and Nairobi.

“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,” said Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira.

Eduardo Arenas added, “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.”

The agreement particularly emphasizes the transportation of perishable goods from South America and machinery exports from the European Union, strengthening the logistics chain between the two continents.

This partnership advances transcontinental air cargo integration, reinforcing trade links between Africa and the Americas and supporting international import and export activities.