This is the first delivery of a committed backlog of 76 Airbus A321neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines, and in total, LATAM has 111 A320 Family aircraft to be delivered.
Airbus has announced that LATAM Airlines has received its first A321neo, leased from AerCap, and has placed an order for an additional 13 A321neo aircraft. This is the first delivery of a committed backlog of 76 A321neo aircraft, and in total, LATAM has 111 A320 Family aircraft to be delivered. The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ best-selling single-aisle A320 Family. It offers operators the ability to cover the entire market while providing the lowest seat-mile cost of any single-aisle aircraft available. To date, more than 5,200 A321neos have been ordered by customers worldwide.
The newly delivered A321neo for LATAM can seat up to 224 passengers and features Airbus’ Airspace XL bins in the cabin. These larger bins provide a 40% increase in storage space, allowing for 60% more carry-on bags, ultimately providing a more relaxed boarding experience for passengers and cabin crews. Additionally, the newly delivered A321neo flew to its destination with 49% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Ramiro Alfonsín, Chief Financial Officer, LATAM Airlines Group said, “Our fleet renewal and modernization strategy is fully aligned with our sustainability commitment and brings us closer to the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral group by 2050. We will continue to work on enhancing the current fleet with next-generation aircraft to further improve our connectivity while caring for the environment.”
LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates are the main group of airlines in Latin America, operating in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, in addition to international operations throughout Europe, Oceania, the United States, and the Caribbean. Today, LATAM operates 240 Airbus aircraft and is the largest Airbus operator in Latin America. In July this year, LATAM took delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, the first delivery using 30% SAF.
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head International, Airbus said, “We thank LATAM for their continued confidence in our aircraft, reselecting the A321neo for its continued network growth. This strategic move also accelerates LATAM’s decarbonization trajectory as the A321neos are at least 20% more fuel-efficient, emitting 20% less CO2 and 50% less noise compared to previous generation aircraft.”
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Airbus has sold over 1,150 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than 750 currently in operation throughout the region and over 520 in the order backlog, representing a market share of 58% of in-service passenger aircraft. Airbus began offering customers SAF at delivery flights in 2016. Today, aircraft and helicopters leave Airbus delivery centres with SAF onboard. SAF is recognized as a key element in helping to achieve emissions reduction goals.
