TAAG Angola Airlines has resumed its regular flight schedule following a five-day strike by aircraft maintenance technicians, operating more than 98% of scheduled flights during the industrial action.
The strike, organised by the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Union (STMA), ran from 11 to 15 October 2026. TAAG reported operating 186 of 188 scheduled flights during the period, achieving an average punctuality rate of 84%.
The airline activated its Operational Continuity Plan to mitigate disruption and maintain essential services. Coordination between teams supported schedule management and reduced the impact on passengers throughout the strike period.
TAAG said it would continue dialogue with the union and monitor the ongoing negotiations, while maintaining safety, reliability and operational performance as priorities.
The resumption of the regular schedule marks a return to normal operations following the initial strike period. However, the continuation of negotiations means that the wider labour situation remains relevant to the airline’s technical operations.
For the MRO sector, the episode highlights the importance of maintenance workforce availability to airline reliability and schedule continuity. Aircraft maintenance technicians support inspections, defect rectification, and airworthiness compliance, making workforce planning and coordination between engineering and flight operations important during industrial action.
TAAG’s reported performance indicates that contingency planning helped sustain most scheduled services during the five days. The airline has not disclosed whether the strike resulted in maintenance backlogs or changes to aircraft availability.
