TACV Cabo Verde Airlines
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TACV Cabo Verde Airlines is the flag carrier of Cape Verde, founded in 1958. Based at Amílcar Cabral International Airport, it operates regional and intercontinental services across the Atlantic. Known for connecting Cape Verde to Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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TACV Cabo Verde Airlines (IATA: VR, ICAO: TCV) is Cape Verde's national airline, established in 1958. As the country's primary carrier, TACV operates from its main hub at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal Island, serving as the essential air link for both residents and tourists traveling to and from the archipelago.
The airline maintains a modern, focused fleet of Boeing 737 and Boeing 757 aircraft, enabling efficient operations across regional African routes, transatlantic services to Europe, and connections to the Americas. This combination allows TACV to balance capacity and fuel efficiency on both shorter regional hops and longer international flights, serving leisure and business travelers alike.
With over six decades of operational experience, TACV plays a vital role in Cape Verde's connectivity and economy. The airline is recognized for reliability on challenging Atlantic routes and for maintaining consistent service to a geographically dispersed island nation where air travel is essential infrastructure.