Santiago (Chile), 6 August, 2021 - LATAM Airlines Group has submitted an agreement with Airbus for approval to the United States courts, for the purchase of 28 new aircraft, in addition to the 42 narrow body aircraft already agreed upon, as part of the modernisation and efficiency of its fleet for the coming years. This order, which totals 70 aircraft, maintains the LATAM Airlines Group's status as the largest fleet in Latin America, with greater range and capacity. 

The integration of aircraft of the A320neo family, with more efficient engines, aerodynamic improvements and the latest technology, makes them 20% more fuel-efficient, therefore lowering CO2 emissions and a reduction of 50% in nitrogen oxide emissions and noise pollution.

With the signing of this agreement, the group aims to strengthen its operations for all its subsidiaries at the regional level with this modern, more efficient fleet - one of the pillars of its sustainability strategy. In turn, it seeks to consolidate the longest range of destinations in and from Latin America and the Caribbean, hand in hand with the connectivity agreements with Delta, currently under review by various regulatory authorities in the countries where the group operates.

“The purchase of these highly efficient aircraft is a sign of the commitment we have made with the transformation towards a carbon-neutral LATAM in 2050. At the same time, these 70 aircraft reinforce the scale of the region. We will continue working responsibly to exit Chapter 11 with a fleet that supports the group's new challenges,” said Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group.

President of Airbus for Latin America and the Caribbean Arturo Barreira added: "The decision of  LATAM Airlines Group to continue incorporating A320neo aircraft demonstrates its great commitment to sustainability. The A320neo has the latest generation engines, winglets, and an innovative cabin, serving as the most comfortable, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly single-aisle aircraft in the world."

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ABOUT LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

LATAM is the principal group of airlines in Latin America, currently present in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations inside Latin America and between it and Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean.

The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A320, A320neo and A319 aircraft.

LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia, and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the LATAM Airlines freight subsidiaries. In addition to having access to the passenger cargo holds of LATAM Airlines Group, they have a fleet of 11 freighters, which will gradually increase to a total of up to 21 freighters by 2023.

They operate on the LATAM Group network as well as international routes that are solely used for shipping. They offer modern Infrastructure, a wide variety of services and protection options to meet all customer needs.

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