LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM”) has chosen Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, expanding on their initial order of more than 40 aircraft in 2013. With the inclusion of remaining options, the deal is set to cover up to 146 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide engine maintenance services to LATAM through a long-term EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement.
Based in Santiago, Chile, LATAM is the leading airline group in Latin America, operating in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The airline also offers international services within Latin America, Europe, Oceania, the U.S., and the Caribbean. LATAM was the first airline in the Americas to operate the Airbus A320neo aircraft. Currently, LATAM operates over 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by V2500 engines and 16 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by GTF engines.