In an historic development marking a significant advancement in the integration of transcontinental air cargo transport networks linking Africa and the Americas, TAAG Angola Airlines and South America based AVIANCA Airlines have signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) that forms a strategic partnership in the air cargo transport sector for both airlines.
The deal which promises to strengthen logistics chains and facilitate international imports and exports will significantly enhance the service offerings of both airlines by opening new markets, fostering business development, and sharing their cargo destination networks as well as provide preferential conditions and rates for their customers.
TAAG CEO, Rodrigues de Oliveira said, “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.”
Also sharing his excitement in the partnership, Avianca Cargo Transformation and Alliances Manager, Eduardo Arenas said, “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 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.
Through this agreement, TAAG Angola Airlines will enable be able 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.
Simultaneously, it will enable AVIANCA to gain privileged access to the African market, specifically in Luanda, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, Libreville, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, and Nairobi, through TAAG’s cargo network.
