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Within a strategic investment plan, Argentinian airlines announced the incorporation of the modern Airbus A330neo and more Boeing 737 MAX.
Argentinian airlines announces the launch of its first investment plan financed with its own funds, a decision that marks a new milestone in the company's recent history. The objective is to modernize the fleet, improve the travel experience of its passengers and consolidate its profitability and positioning strategy in the domestic and international market by incorporating 18 new aircraft in their fleets Airbus and Boeing, along with an investment in seats and connectivity of more than 65 millions of dollars.
Aerolíneas Argentinas selects the A330neo
The main asset of this plan will be the entry of four aircraft Airbus A330neo, a model proven reliability in the long range range. The transition to these equipment is a natural step in the evolution of this segment, since they share a large part of their spare parts platform, simulators and technical training with the A330ceo currently operated by the company.
These new additions will be accompanied by an update to the cabin interiors of the A330ceo aircraft that the company is already operating., so the complete plan will culminate with a more modern and efficient fleet, with more comfort for passengers and an improvement in the company's profitability.
For the narrow fleet, used for medium-range and domestic flights, the entry of 14 Boeing 737 MAX, of which two are of the MAX model 8, four MAX 9 and eight MAX 10. the family of planes MAX demonstrated outstanding performance both globally and within the airline fleet, that you already own 15 MAX 8, so the new MAX models 9 and MAX 10 will allow increasing profitability on high demand routes within the country and in destinations in the region.
These aircraft will enter Airlines under the figure of operational leasing, an instrument that provides the necessary flexibility to advance the modernization of your fleet without compromising its financial solidity, offering a jump in operational capacity in a short term, in addition to notable improvements in the product offered to Aerolíneas Argentinas passengers.
“With this milestone, Aerolíneas Argentinas confirms that it has transformed into a company with investment capacity and projection with its own resources. We are going to grow in total seat offering and we are going to consolidate a modern fleet, efficient and highly profitable, with an attractive product for passengers who already recognize in our company a superior quality of service in the region”, assured Fabián Lombardo, president and CEO of Aerolíneas Argentinas. «This plan means capitalization of the company through taking positions in orders by 18 aircraft, an action that will strengthen our position within the local and international market», added.
In a second stage, the installation of connectivity is contemplated Wi-Fi throughout the fleet. The first phase will reach long-range aircraft (A330), and then extended to regional and domestic fleets (Boeing 737 and Embraer 190). The start of this service is scheduled for 2027.
Just as advertised, 2025 It will be the first year in which Aerolíneas Argentinas will not receive any type of contribution from the National Treasury, unprecedented milestone since the state recovery of share control of the company. Between 2008 and 2023, The company accumulated losses for an average of USD 400 million every year, situation reversed in 2024 with its first positive operating result (EBIT) de USD 56,6 millions, reaffirmed in the balance sheet audited by the consulting firm KPMG. For 2025, it is projected to double that result.
The A330neo
The A330neo stands out for its lower fuel consumption (up to a 25% less per seat, compared to previous models), reduction of CO₂ emissions, greater autonomy and optimized comfort levels for passengers. From the operational point of view, the transition is highly efficient, since it shares the same simulator platform and training base with the A330-200ceo model currently in service, and provides a commonality in the spare parts stock, which reduces costs and adaptation times for maintenance teams, pilots and crews. This type of aircraft can transport about 300 passengers, depending on your configuration.
The family 737 MAX
the aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 9 and 737 MAX 10 They are the continuation of the development of the family of the 737 MAX 8, with variations in the length of its fuselage and improvements in its equipment and efficiency in fuel consumption and cost per seat. According to manufacturer information, the B737 MAX 9 consume 11% less fuel per flight than the B737-800 and 17% less per seat, while the B737 MAX 10 achieves a reduction of 7% by flight and 19% per seat. Meanwhile he MAX 9 can carry some 190 passengers, the MAX 10 It is the version with the highest capacity within the family MAX, with a configuration that allows transporting 210 passengers, optimizing profitability on high-density routes. What's more, shares complete operational and maintenance compatibility with the MAX 8 currently in service, which facilitates its incorporation into the fleet and improves the overall efficiency of the system.
The Aerolíneas Argentinas fleet
Argentinian airlines has a fleet of 83 aircraft, made of 10 Airbus A330-200 CEO, 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8, 28 Boeing 737-800, 4 Boeing 737-700, 24 Embraer E190, and 2 freighters Boeing 737-800. This figure includes the income of a MAX 8 in the coming days.
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