SANTIAGO- LATAM Airlines Group has secured a definitive agreement with Boeing to acquire 10 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with potential expansion to 15 orders through additional options.
The South American aviation leader strengthens its position as the region’s dominant 787 operator through this strategic investment.
LATAM Orders 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
The airline’s current fleet consists of 37 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, with projected growth to 52 Dreamliners anticipated by 2030. This expansion empowers LATAM to enhance capacity on high-demand routes while pioneering new destinations, exemplified by their direct service to Sydney (SYD), Australia.
The procurement of these fuel-efficient 787-9 jets advances LATAM’s commitment to sustainable aviation practices. LATAM Airlines Group Chief Financial Officer Ramiro Alfonsín emphasizes the aircraft’s superior efficiency and its role in reducing the company’s environmental impact.
The delivery schedule ensures LATAM receives a minimum of two aircraft annually from 2025 through 2030, supporting the airline’s long-term growth strategy.
Fuel Efficient 787
The Boeing 787 family achieves a groundbreaking 25% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions compared to predecessor aircraft models. The enhanced 787-9 variant expands operational capabilities, offering increased passenger capacity and extended range for global routes.
Mike Wilson, Boeing’s vice president of Commercial Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean, confirms LATAM’s strategic expansion of international routes from major South American hubs in Santiago, Sao Paulo, and Lima. Boeing pledges continued support for LATAM’s global connectivity objectives and growth initiatives across Latin America.
Since its 2011 commercial debut, the 787 Dreamliner fleet has enabled airlines to establish over 400 new direct routes worldwide. The aircraft’s advanced technology has prevented 173 billion pounds of carbon emissions, demonstrating significant environmental impact reduction in commercial aviation.
Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook projects Latin American air travel to experience 5% annual growth over the next two decades, effectively doubling the current market size.
The forecast anticipates nearly 2,300 new aircraft deliveries, expanding the regional fleet to exceed 3,000 aircraft by 2043.
The new order comes as Boeing faces a month-long machinists strike. Recently the worker union voted 64% to reject the new contract offered by Boeing. The strike affects 737 MAX, 767, and 777 production directly. However, it also has some impact on 787 production.
LATAM recently equipped its Boeing 777 fleet with Lufthansa Group subsidiary Lufthansa Technik developed AeroSHARK Film. This made LATAM as the first carrier in Latin America to have AeroSHARK films.
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