Cabo Verde Airlines this week is calebrating the delivery of their first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 (D4-CCJ, msn 60432, ex ZS-ZCA) in its colorful livery named “Morabeza”. The airliner was handed over on July 18, 2023.

Boeing made this announcement:

Boeing and Cabo Verde Airlines on July 20 celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first fuel-efficient 737 MAX jet with a special event at its home base with officials and employees.

As part of its new “take-off” rebranding, the airline’s 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America.

Cabo Verde Airlines connects four continents with nonstop flights from its hubs in Praia and Sal. The

The Boeing 737-8 is part of the airline’s new “take-off” relaunch strategy. It aims to renew its fleet and expand its network to previously operated routes following the pandemic.