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LATAM confirms expansion of cargo fleet
LATAM Group announced the expansion of its freighter fleet growth under which it now plans to add 10 Boeing 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters over the next three years. This will bring the fleet size to up to 21 freighters by 2023. The first aircraft will be expected to begin operations in December 2021.
The Group s freighter fleet growth plan initially included four firm conversion orders with Boeing and another four conversion options. Two months after the initial announcement, LATAM has exercised the four options, eight planes, and the conversion of two additional
Boeing 767-300ERs. This means that the freighter fleet will be comprised of up to 21 aircraft by the end of 2023. Upon completion of the plan the Group will have almost doubled its freighter capacity as well as reduced the average fleet age from 17 to 14 years.
The export of Ecuadorian flowers through air transport performed well in the Valentine’s season, which was from January 18 to February 9. At the Mariscal Sucre de Tababela airport,
the activity has represented the second best Valentine’s season since it opened eight years ago, in 2013.
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The quality of the flower, added to the efficient airport services and the business plans of the airlines that have included a combined operation with Ecuador and Colombia, are factors that have generated this good result.
According to Luis Galárraga, Quiport Communication Manager (airport administrator), this year