The Cape Verdean government announced this Wednesday, September 3, that it will make changes to the board of directors of Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV) to improve the airline’s efficiency. TACV is currently facing operational issues and is negotiating aircraft leases to strengthen its fleet.
In an interview with Televisão de Cabo Verde (TCV), cited by Lusa, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, José Luís Sá Nogueira, explained that the changes aim to enhance the company’s efficiency and performance. The minister confirmed that some board members will leave, but did not specify the names affected.
Asked whether the chairman of the board, Pedro Barros, had resigned, the minister clarified that this was not the case. However, he confirmed that “there is an agreement for change” in TACV’s leadership, implying an internal restructuring of the company.
The government also announced that Linhas Aéreas de Cabo Verde, created this year to manage domestic air routes, will begin operations this quarter. The new airline will start with two aircraft, and all necessary processes have received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Linhas Aéreas de Cabo Verde will primarily operate domestic flights between the islands. Aircraft transfers to the new company are expected within 15 to 30 days, once the fleet is ready. The measure aims to improve internal air connections and increase passenger seat availability.
Pedro Barros was appointed TACV chairman in June 2024. At the time, the government acknowledged the sector’s challenges and stated that Barros met “the necessary requirements” to lead the airline, despite the position being considered challenging.
Recently, TACV faced operational difficulties, including failures in two aircraft, which caused temporary flight suspensions over the weekend. In response, the airline began negotiating leases for two additional planes to improve schedule reliability and passenger comfort.
Additionally, TACV has used Boeing aircraft and chartered a ship from CV Interilhas to maintain inter-island connections while resolving fleet issues. The government and TACV are prioritizing passenger safety, with all operations closely monitored by a specialized team.
Source: Diário Económico
