LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
The South American carrier plans to expand its Dreamliner fleet to 52 aircraft by 2030.
LATAM Chief Financial Officer Ramiro Alfonsín highlighted the aircraft’s efficiency benefits.
“The Boeing 787 is a much more efficient aircraft, allowing us to continue growing sustainably while reducing our carbon footprint,” Alfonsín said.
The airline currently operates 37 Dreamliners across its 787-8 and 787-9 fleet.
Boeing claims the 787 family reduces fuel use and emissions by 25 per cent compared to previous generation aircraft.
The manufacturer’s regional sales executive welcomed the order.
“We appreciate LATAM’s continued confidence in the 787 Dreamliner family to further expand its international network from hubs in Santiago, Sao Paulo and Lima,” said Mike Wilson, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales for Latin America.
LATAM expects to receive at least two new 787s annually from 2025.
The aircraft will support the airline’s network expansion, including its nonstop Sydney service.
Boeing forecasts Latin American air travel will double over the next 20 years.
The region’s fleet is projected to grow to more than 3,000 aircraft by 2043.
