LATAM Bolsters Fleet With More Boeing 787s

The airline announced a new aircraft order on Monday.

A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 departing LAX (Photo: AirlineGeeks | James Dinsdale)

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]October 28, 2024 10:16 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

LATAM Airlines Group and Boeing announced on Monday an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five additional aircraft.

This latest order strengthens the carrier’s position as South America’s largest 787 operator, with 37 aircraft currently in its fleet. By 2030, the airline expects to have 52 787s.

“The Boeing 787 is a much more efficient aircraft, allowing us to continue growing sustainably while reducing our carbon footprint as we drive the growth of our operations. This order will enable us to receive at least two aircraft of this model each year from 2025 until the end of the decade,” said Ramiro Alfonsín, chief financial officer of LATAM Airlines Group, in a news release.

LATAM has several subsidiaries spread across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. The group’s widebody fleet also includes Boeing 767 and 777 jets.

Author
Recent Posts

Follow Ryan

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

Follow Ryan

Author

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
View all posts