LATAM acquires 10 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

the Boeing and Latam Today (28), it announced the purchase of 10 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with the rights to purchase five more aircraft. As the largest operator of this model in the region, the latest order for 787-9 aircraft increases the company’s investment in one of the youngest fleets in Latin America. check it out!

“The Boeing 787 is a more efficient aircraft, allowing us to continue to grow sustainably while reducing our carbon footprint as we drive growth in our operations. This order will allow us to receive at least two aircraft of this model per year, from 2025 until the end of the decade.said Ramiro Alfonsin, CFO of LATAM Airlines Group.

New LATAM Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

LATAM currently operates 37 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, and with this latest order expects to increase the fleet to 52 Dreamliner aircraft by 2030. This model allows the airline to increase capacity on popular routes, including its direct flight from Santiago to Sydney And launching new methods.

According to manufacturer data, the 787 provides superior fuel efficiency. This is because it uses 25% less fuel and produces 25% fewer emissions than the aircraft it replaces. These aircraft can carry up to 300 passengers and have the capacity to travel a distance of approximately 14,010 km.

“We appreciate LATAM’s continued confidence in the 787 Dreamliner family to expand its international route network from its Santiago, São Paulo and Lima hubs.said Mike Wilson, Boeing’s vice president of commercial sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. “As demand for air travel grows, we will continue to support LATAM’s growth strategy and its goal of connecting Latin America to the world.“

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This is great news! With the increase in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, LATAM can increase its international flight offering. Moreover, it can provide more modernity and comfort to passengers who will fly with the company on the new aircraft Wide body. It is worth noting that the airline expects to receive at least two aircraft per year starting in 2025 with this order.

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