Latin America’s LATAM Airlines Group has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, becoming the first carrier in the region to operate the aircraft.
The carrier is taking the 787-9 aircraft from Amsterdam-based lessor AerCap.
LATAM, which already operates 787-8, will launch 787-9 services on South American routes in April.
The latest aircraft brings LATAM Airlines’ total number of 787s in its fleet to 11.
The airline intends to operate a fleet of 32 787 Dreamliners, including ten 787-9s, in the next few years.
The 787-9 complements the 787 family and extends in capacity and range. The aircraft has 20ft longer fuselage and can accommodate 40 more passengers than 787-8.
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By GlobalDataBoeing claimed the 787-9 offers 20% in fuel efficiency and fewer emissions, compared to the aeroplanes it replaces. The 787-9 is said to feature large windows, stow bins, modern LED lighting, higher humidity, and a lower cabin altitude.
Boeing logged more than 1,070 orders for 787s from 58 customers worldwide, with more than 200 delivered. Delivery to LATAM comes after Singapore-based Scoot recently received its first 787 Dreamliner.
Japan’s All Nippon Airways announced plans to purchase three 787-10 Dreamliners and five Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft.
Image: The 787-9 aircraft brings LATAM Airlines’ total number of 787s in its fleet to 11. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
