By year-end, LATAM Airlines Group will have incorporated more than 40 next-generation aircraft as part of its fleet renewal and growth strategy. During the first half of the year, the group took delivery of 13 next-generation aircraft – including seven Airbus A320neo, four Airbus A321neo aircraft and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – and expects to receive a further 28 aircraft before the end of 2026, strengthening operational efficiency while expanding connectivity between South America with the world.
LATAM expects its operating fleet to reach 410 aircraft by the end of the year, reinforcing its position among the world’s largest commercial airline groups by fleet size. During the second half of the year, the group will continue receiving Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. For the first time, deliveries will also include the Embraer E190-E2, which will strengthen LATAM’s domestic network in Brazil by providing greater operational flexibility to serve a broader range of markets.
“Fleet renewal is one of the most important investments we are making as a group because it allows us to grow more efficiently and better meet the region’s connectivity needs. South America has domestic markets with tremendous growth potential and having a more flexible and diversified fleet gives us the capabilities we need to capture those opportunities,” said Sebastián Acuto, Vice President of Fleet and Projects at LATAM Airlines Group.
The fleet renewal plan will continue in 2027 with the delivery of additional aircraft, including LATAM’s first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will enable the group to expand its medium-haul nonstop network, creating new connectivity opportunities across South America.
Looking ahead, LATAM expects to add up to 130 additional aircraft from multiple sources by the end of the decade. As a result, more than 50% of the group’s fleet will consist of next-generation aircraft by 2030. According to manufacturers’ data, these aircraft reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by between 20% and 25% compared with previous-generation models while improving fuel efficiency, supporting LATAM’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
