LATAM ranks among the 12 airlines with the largest fleets in the world and projects to reach 410 aircraft by 2026
The group plans to add more than 40 new aircraft this year, including its first Embraer planes to strengthen its domestic network in Brazil
LATAM Airlines Group continues to advance its growth and fleet modernization plan. By the end of 2025, the company had reached 371 aircraft after adding 26 new planes during the year, all state-of-the-art models, positioning itself among the 12 airlines with the largest fleets worldwide.
The expansion will continue through 2026, when the group projects reaching a total of 410 aircraft with the arrival of 41 new planes. These include the first Embraer aircraft the company will operate, intended to strengthen its domestic network in Brazil and provide greater operational flexibility in that market.
By 2027, the airline expects to add 27 additional aircraft, including the first Airbus XLR, a model that will allow it to expand its reach on medium-haul routes.
“This growth not only responds to a greater need for connectivity both within the region and with other international markets, but also to our conviction that the future of aviation must be more efficient and sustainable. Each new aircraft we will be adding will feature state-of-the-art technology that will allow us to reduce our emissions, enabling us to make concrete progress on our roadmap for net-zero emissions by 2050,” said Sebastián Acuto.
2030 Goal: More than 50% of the fleet will be state-of-the-art
Looking ahead to the end of the decade, LATAM plans to add more than 130 new aircraft from various manufacturers. With this plan, the company projects that by 2030, more than 50% of its fleet—at least 200 aircraft—will consist of state-of-the-art models.
According to data from the manufacturers, these aircraft allow for a reduction of between 20% and 25% in CO₂ emissions compared to previous models, in addition to significantly optimizing fuel consumption.
With this modernization process, LATAM consolidates one of the largest and most modern fleets in Latin America, reinforcing its competitive position in the global market while advancing its strategy of expansion, operational efficiency and transition towards net zero emissions planned for 2050.