(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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