LATAM Group signed an agreement for 17 Airbus A321neo jets

LATAM Group and Airbus signed an agreement for 17 A321neo aircraft, bringing the holding company’s total Airbus aircraft backlog to 100.

At the same time, the group confirmed plans to add the ultra-long-haul version, the A321XLR, to the fleet. It was not confirmed whether this A321neo order will be converted to the variant or whether it will depend on a new order.

«We applaud LATAM’s strategic vision and sustainability ambition. This A321neo order following its restructuring is a strong signal of the value Airbus brings to realizing this vision and ambition. The A321XLR will enable the opening of new routes and allow LATAM to increase its international reach in the region,» said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A321XLR variant extends the A321neo family’s operating range to 4,700 nautical miles, equivalent to a flight time of up to 11 hours. Last month the A321XLR took to the skies for the first time, successfully completing its first test flight.