LATAM Airlines Orders 17 More A321neo Aircraft; Plans to Add A321XLR to Fleet

(22 July 2022, 10:48 +07)  LATAM Airlines has ordered 17 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing the airline’s total A320neo order book aircraft to 100.

The airline has also confirmed it plans to bring in the A321XLR to complement its long haul operations.

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates are the main group of airlines in Latin America, with presence 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 Caribbean.

LATAM Airlines Airbus A321XLR and A321neo (top)

“We applaud LATAM’s strategic vision and sustainability ambition,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “This order for the A321neo on the heels of its restructuring is a strong sign for the value Airbus brings to making this vision and ambition a reality. The A321XLR will enable the opening of new routes and will allow LATAM to increase its international reach in the region.”

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, which incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, delivering more than 20 percent fuel and CO2 savings, as well as a 50 percent noise reduction.

The A321XLR version provides a further range extension to 4,700nm, giving the aircraft a flight time of up to 11 hours.

Last month, the A321XLR took to the skies for the first time, accomplishing its first test flight successfully.

By the end of June 2022, the A320neo Family had won more than 8,100 orders from over 130 customers, of which nearly 550 have been for the A321XLR.

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