LATAM Airlines fleet grew by 12% over past two years

The LATAM Airlines Group fleet grew by 12% in the last two years, driven by the addition of 30 new factory-direct aircraft since January 2023. The new aircraft belong to the Airbus NEO family or the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, both next-generation models that, according to their manufacturer’s data, consume approximately 20-25% less fuel.

Additionally, the group has secured an order of more than 120 aircraft through 2030, with fleet commitment agreements with Airbus and Boeing for the acquisition of new aircraft and the leasing of others. It is worth noting that the group recently announced the additional purchase of 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, securing the limited remaining production slots until 2030 and solidifying its position as the largest operator of this aircraft model in Latin America.

"In a global context of aircraft and parts shortages, we are successfully expanding and renewing our fleet, ensuring that more people can fly to and from the region while advancing LATAM’s path towards net-zero emissions," said Sebastián Acuto, Fleet and Projects Director of LATAM Airlines Group.

The group also continued progressing in its cabin renewal process with new seats, in-flight entertainment, and design improvements. To date, 100% of the narrow-body fleet has been renewed, and 57% of the wide-body fleet has been upgraded. The group also advanced in the implementation of free Wi-Fi for LATAM Pass customers on domestic and regional flights aboard the narrow-body aircraft, a service now covering 100% of the fleet in Brazil and 75% in the subsidiaries of Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Regarding its cargo fleet, the group has reached a total of 21 aircraft after fulfilling its plan to convert passenger planes into freighters. This expansion plan, which began in 2021, allowed the group to increase its cargo capacity by approximately 70% compared to 2019.

Currently, LATAM has 347 aircraft, including 56 Boeing wide-body passenger planes (models 767, 777, and 787), 268 Airbus narrow-body planes (models A319, A320, A320neo, A321, and A321neo), 2 Airbus wide-body aircraft under short-term lease contracts, and 21 cargo aircraft. As a result, in 2024, the group achieved a 15.1% increase in consolidated capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASK), compared to 2023, aligning with its growth guidance.