LATIN America Airlines (LATAM) has confirmed that two additional aircraft were added to the conversion plan of eight aircraft from March, bringing the cargo fleet up to twenty-one 767-300 Boeing by 2023, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
Once completed, the group's freighter capacity will double in size while the average age of the fleet will drop from 17 to 14 years.
'The decision to expand our fleet is based on the attractive growth opportunities available, recent efficiency improvements, and flexibility that the Boeing 767F freighter offers,' said LATAM Cargo CEO Andres Bianchi.
'Thanks to these elements we believe we will grow profitably, even if facing conditions similar to those that we faced before the pandemic. This expansion will allow LATAM's cargo subsidiaries to continue responding to our customers' needs and supporting the region's economic growth through increased and improved connectivity,' said Mr Bianchi.
LATAM Cargo's network and alliances director Kamal Hadad commented that going from 11 to 21 freighter planes will position the group as the main freighter operator group in the region.
'In general terms, the majority of the plan focuses on improving connectivity between North and South America. In particular, capacity from Colombia and Ecuador will be strengthened to support the flower export industry,' said Mr Hadad.
'Additional flights to support Chilean salmon exports as well as import traffic into the country will also be reinforced. Capacity to and from Brazil will also go up as we add routes from North America and Europe, boosting both the export and import markets', said Mr Hadad.
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Once completed, the group's freighter capacity will double in size while the average age of the fleet will drop from 17 to 14 years.
'The decision to expand our fleet is based on the attractive growth opportunities available, recent efficiency improvements, and flexibility that the Boeing 767F freighter offers,' said LATAM Cargo CEO Andres Bianchi.
'Thanks to these elements we believe we will grow profitably, even if facing conditions similar to those that we faced before the pandemic. This expansion will allow LATAM's cargo subsidiaries to continue responding to our customers' needs and supporting the region's economic growth through increased and improved connectivity,' said Mr Bianchi.
LATAM Cargo's network and alliances director Kamal Hadad commented that going from 11 to 21 freighter planes will position the group as the main freighter operator group in the region.
'In general terms, the majority of the plan focuses on improving connectivity between North and South America. In particular, capacity from Colombia and Ecuador will be strengthened to support the flower export industry,' said Mr Hadad.
'Additional flights to support Chilean salmon exports as well as import traffic into the country will also be reinforced. Capacity to and from Brazil will also go up as we add routes from North America and Europe, boosting both the export and import markets', said Mr Hadad.
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