5 November 2026

Angolan President Reports Two Million Passengers at Dr António Agostinho Neto Airport

President João Lourenço reports cumulative traffic of two million passengers at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, alongside approximately 28,000 tonnes of cargo. His 15 October address also covered TAAG fleet renewal, airports under construction and studies for Cazombo and Mavinga.

The National Assembly chamber during the State of the Nation address, with the President shown on two large screens above the podium. — President João Lourenço delivering the State of the Nation address on 15 October 2026. [CIPRA (Centro de Imprensa da Presidência da República de Angola)]

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Why this article matters
The president’s account describes the airport’s progression from cargo operations to the full transfer of airlines, with passenger and cargo activity now reported alongside direct employment. The completed access interchange connects the airport with the national road network.

The infrastructure programme spans airports under construction at Mbanza Kongo and Cabinda and studies for Cazombo and Mavinga. These remain distinct stages within the aviation developments outlined in the address.

Of Interest
- The president reported two million passengers handled at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport.
- The cargo terminal had recorded 916 movements involving 33 operators and approximately 28,000 tonnes of cargo.
- Lourenço said the airport had created 6,000 direct jobs and completed six certifications.
- The TAAG fleet additions cited were four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and six Airbus A220-300s.
- Mbanza Kongo and Cabinda airports were under construction; studies were being developed for Cazombo and Mavinga.

Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport has handled two million passengers and created 6,000 direct jobs, Angolan President João Lourenço said in his State of the Nation address on 15 October 2026. The airport’s cargo terminal had recorded 916 movements involving 33 operators and handled approximately 28,000 tonnes of cargo.

Lourenço described a phased start to operations at the airport, beginning with cargo and culminating in the full transfer of all airlines. He also reported the completion of six certifications, which he said reinforced compliance with international standards and the airport’s recognition within the international aviation community.

On TAAG’s fleet renewal, Lourenço said the airline’s fleet had been reinforced with four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and six Airbus A220-300s, supporting routes to Europe, South America, Africa and China.

On airport infrastructure, the president said Mbanza Kongo and Cabinda airports were under construction. Studies were being developed for two further airports at Cazombo and Mavinga, the capitals of Moxico Leste and Cuando provinces respectively.