TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complete with a special new livery and an unusual logo. 

The Boeing widebody is the first of four Dreamliners that are due to arrive, with an additional 787-9 and two larger 787-10s set to join the TAAG Angola fleet in the near future. 

According to the airline, the Boeing B787-9 features a rebranded livery which “embodies Angola’s heritage, with the visibility of the Palanca displayed on the aircraft’s tail and engine fuselage”. 

The aircraft, registered D2-TEQ and named ‘Namibe’, also features a special logo in celebration of Angola’s 50th anniversary of independence (1975-2025). 

A spokesperson for the airline said: “On November 11, 2025, Angola will mark the 50th anniversary of its national independence, a milestone for reflecting on the country’s journey towards freedom, peace, and progress. Under the slogan ‘Angola 50 Years: Preserving and Valuing the Achievements Made, Building a Better Future,’ these celebrations aim to strengthen national pride and unity among all Angolans while highlighting past accomplishments and future challenges.” 

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TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

On February 4, 2025, Angola will also be celebrating ‘Liberation Day’, marking the 61st anniversary of the start of the country’s armed struggle.   

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