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LATAM Airlines and Boeing announced the additional order for 10 planes Boeing 787 to reach the 2030, a fleet of 52 Dreamliners. Press photo Boeing
After a few days of having "ringed the bell" again in the New York Stock Exchange, LATAM Airlines has made an important announcement that will consolidate its growth and also, will also allow you, follow your fleet modernization and growth plans.
LATAM orders more 787
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, the leading group of cargo and passenger airlines in South America, today they announced the purchase of 10 planes 787 Dreamliner with options for five more aircraft. As the largest aircraft operator 787 of the region, this latest aircraft order 787-9 Low fuel consumption increases investment LATAM in one of the most modern fleets in Latin America.
LATAM currently operates 37 planes 787-8 and 787-9 and, with this last order, hopes to increase the fleet to 52 Dreamliners for 2030. The 787 allows the airline to maximize capacity on popular routes and launch new routes, including your direct flight to sydney, Australia.
“El Boeing 787 It is a much more efficient plane., which allows us to continue growing sustainably and reduce our carbon footprint as we drive the growth of our operations. This order will allow us to receive at least two aircraft of this model each year from 2025 until the end of the decade, stated Ramiro Alfonsín, Chief Financial Officer of LATAM Airlines Group.
The family 787 offers unmatched fuel efficiency, allowing airlines to reduce fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the planes they replace. The 787-9, larger size, expands the capacity and range of the Dreamliner family, transporting more passengers and cargo over greater distances.
“We appreciate LATAM's continued trust in the family 787 Dreamliner to further expand its international network from operations centers in Santiago, Sao Paulo and Lima”, said Mike Wilson, vice president of Boeing Commercial Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. “As demand for air travel increases, "We will continue to support LATAM's growth strategy and its objective of connecting Latin America with the world.".
Since they entered service in 2011, the 787 Dreamliners have helped operators launch more than 400 new non-stop routes and avoid more than 173 billion pounds of carbon emissions.
El Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2024 predicts that air travel in Latin America will more than double in the coming 20 years, with an annual growth of 5%. With almost 2.300 planned aircraft deliveries, The region's fleet is projected to grow to more than 3.000 planes for 2043.
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I need to know when Latam has direct flights from Havana to Lima since I have to travel to Lima. It is the best way to go. Best regards.
Hello Ana, so far they have not reported any exact intention to do so. I will let you know anything.