Menzies expands aviation operations in Angola

Menzies Aviation, a leading global service partner to airports and airlines, has entered a strategic partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) to form Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda

This collaboration aims to enhance ground handling, cargo, and airport services across Angola, driving operational excellence and innovation within the nation’s aviation ecosystem. It also underscores Menzies’ expanding footprint in Africa and supports the operational development of the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) in Luanda.

With operations at over 350 airports in 65 countries, Menzies Aviation brings global expertise in safety, service quality, and efficiency. The inclusion of TAAG Angola Airlines as a shareholder reinforces the national carrier’s dedication to sustainable aviation growth, while SGA, as the operator of Angola’s national airport network, contributes vital infrastructure knowledge and local experience.

Operating as Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda, the joint venture will strengthen Angola’s position as a regional aviation hub, offering dependable and efficient services to airlines, passengers, and cargo operators while boosting the national economy.

Charles Wyley, executive vice-president – MEAA, Menzies Aviation, stated, “By uniting Menzies’ global expertise with TAAG’s national significance and SGA’s local leadership, Menzies Aviation Angola is well positioned to deliver world-class safety, service and innovation while supporting the economic ambitions of Angola. We are proud to deepen our partnership in Angola and contribute to a new era of aviation services across the country.”

Clóvis Rosa, chairman of TAAG Angola Airlines, added, “TAAG’s entry as a shareholder in Menzies Aviation Angola reflects our strategic vision for the future of aviation in Angola. By combining Menzies’ global operational excellence with TAAG’s deep understanding of the domestic and regional market, we are investing in growth and strengthening Angola’s role as a key aviation gateway in Africa.”

Building upon the 2023 joint venture with SGA, this new agreement further advances Menzies’ growth strategy in Angola by enhancing its operational capacity and supporting the country’s expanding aviation market. It also reinforces the partners’ shared commitment to collaborate with the Government of Angola and industry stakeholders in developing a competitive and sustainable aviation sector.