O LATAM Group submitted for the approval of the Court in the United States an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 28 new aircraft, which will be added to the 42 narrow body already agreed, as part of the modernization and efficiency plan of its fleet for the coming years.
This order, which totals 70 aircraft, maintains the LATAM group's fleet as the largest in Latin America, with greater range and capacity.
The integration of A320neo family aircraft implies more efficient engines, aerodynamic improvements and the latest technologies that provide 20% more efficiency in fuel consumption and, therefore, lower CO2 emissions, in addition to a 50% reduction in emissions of nitrogen oxide and 50% in noise pollution.
With the g of this agreement, the group intends to strengthen its operations in all its s across the continent with a modern fleet and maximum environmental efficiency, one of the pillars of its sustainability strategy. It also seeks to consolidate the widest range of destinations within and from Latin America and the Caribbean, in line with the connectivity agreements with Delta, currently under review by various regulatory bodies in the countries where the group operates.
"The purchase of these highly efficient aircraft is a sign of our commitment to the transformation to a carbon neutral LATAM by 2050. At the same time, these 70 aircraft reinforce the scale of connectivity in the region. We will continue to work responsibly to exit Chapter 11 with a fleet that can keep up with the group's new challenges "Says Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group.
Arturo Barreira, President of Airbus for Latin America and the Caribbean, adds: “The LATAM group's decision to continue incorporating A320neo aircraft demonstrates its strong commitment to sustainability. The A320neo features state-of-the-art engines, sharklets, and an innovative cabin, making it the most comfortable, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly single-aisle aircraft in the world.”
Interestingly, This order was placed shortly after GOL committed to ordering another 28 737 MAX 8 aircraft (Click Here to read more about it). Currently, LATAM Brasil has 6 A320neo aircraft in its fleet.
