RJ_Delta From Chile, joined Oct 2000, 1943 posts, RR: 13 Posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 5826 times:
Today LAN Airlines unveils its fleet plan for the period 2008-2011. According with LAN Airlines its fleet will be formed by 101 passenger aircraft by 2011. In cargo division the fleet will be formed by 12 aircraft including 9 B767-300F and 3 B777F.
The addition of the new aircraft will cost USD 753 millions for 2008, USD 273 millions for 2009, USD 422 and USD 521 millions for the years 2010 and 2011.
The last week LAN Airlines started the retrofit program for the A340 fleet. By the end of this year LAN will complete the retrofit program for its B763s. Today there is two B763s with the old interiors (CC-CGN and CC-CRH), but only the CC-CRH will be retrofit because its probably that the CC-CGN will be returned to the lessor.
For June 2009 the complete LAN' long haul fleet will be equipped by the new interiors and classes Premium Business and new Economy Class also with the new IFE system.
For the short haul fleet, LAN will complete the retrofit program for its A32S fleet by the end of the year. All A32S fleet will be configurated in a single class according the new configuration type for short haul routes.
Boeingfever777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 409 posts, RR: 57 Reply 2, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 5743 times:
Quoting AA300B (Reply 1): I thought their orders for 787s were to arrive by 2011??
With the delays in the 787 it will push back EIS of 2011.
(26) 789 from Boeing
(6) 789 from ILFC
(2) 77F from Boeing and (2) from GECAS
Gonzalo From Chile, joined Aug 2005, 1674 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 5735 times:
Hi, thanks for the info. Good news...as usual with LAN. I think we have a really nice product here, and this news only make me feel more proud of the airline we enjoy in this beautiful small country.
The fleet will be ( or already is ) really new and comfortable, but the people of LAN deserves the thumbs up here, every men and woman who work every day all over the world, they are the soul of this great airline. Keep the good work and LAN will stay as one of the finest airlines of the world.
The777Man From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 6082 posts, RR: 56 Reply 5, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 5295 times:
Any news regarding possibly getting passenger 777s to replace the 340s ?
The777Man
Need a Boeing 777 Firing Order....Further to fly....GA, T5, CI and LX 777s
BrightCedars From Belgium, joined Nov 2004, 1272 posts, RR: 2 Reply 7, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 5165 times:
Looks like a few 77Ws might top up the B789 at one point and provide the adequate replacement for both B763 and A343, unless some A350s might do just that.
Are they using the A343 for the longer legs and over-water capability than B763 or for the capacity gap? B789 will be enough if the former (granted they attain the necessary longer ETOPS certification), but may not help if the latter.
AA1818 From Trinidad and Tobago, joined Feb 2006, 3347 posts, RR: 4 Reply 8, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 5085 times:
Hardiwv From Brazil, joined Oct 2004, 8780 posts, RR: 52 Reply 9, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 4994 times:
Quoting SCL767 (Reply 6): The A-340s will be phased out when the 789s arrive.
Quoting RJ_Delta (Reply 4): LAN expects to receive its first B787-9 by the end of December 2012. With the reception of the B787-9 LAN will start the retirement of its A340 fleet.
Thanks for all the information and details. LAN remains the best airline in the region, and its new business class already implemented in all strong B767 fleet is a reflection of LAN's commitment to high quality standards.
I would expect when the B787 are delivered in 2012 that perhaps LAN will even unveil another, more updated version of the already excellent business class product.
RJ_Delta From Chile, joined Oct 2000, 1943 posts, RR: 13 Reply 10, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 4782 times:
Quoting AA1818 (Reply 8): Does this include subsidiaries LAN Peru, LAN Argentina and LAN Ecuador?
Affirmative. The new Airbuses to come will be moved to increase the capacity the LAN's subisidaries in the Americas. By 2009, three Airbus A318 will be transfer to LAN Ecuador to start domestic operations, and probably a four aircraft will be added in the future to expand the LAN Ecuador network.
Also by December 2008, LAN Argentina will receive another A320 to start the daily flight to Lima in addition to the others two LAN Peru flights.
SPIM2EDDN From Germany, joined Mar 2008, 107 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 4736 times:
Quoting RJ_Delta (Reply 10): By 2009, three Airbus A318 will be transfer to LAN Ecuador to start domestic operations, and probably a four aircraft will be added in the future to expand the LAN Ecuador network.
... and what about Lan Peru and Lan Argentina? Will they also get some new birds?
Hardiwv From Brazil, joined Oct 2004, 8780 posts, RR: 52 Reply 12, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 4721 times:
Quoting RJ_Delta (Reply 10): Affirmative. The new Airbuses to come will be moved to increase the capacity the LAN's subisidaries in the Americas. By 2009, three Airbus A318 will be transfer to LAN Ecuador to start domestic operations, and probably a four aircraft will be added in the future to expand the LAN Ecuador network.
Also by December 2008, LAN Argentina will receive another A320 to start the daily flight to Lima in addition to the others two LAN Peru flights.
Any information on possible new routes of upgrades on flights from Brazil to Argentina? Perhaps the long-awaited EZE-GIG or double daily EZE-GRU, or the agreement with TAM has now constrained Lan Argentina's expansion in Brazil?
RJ_Delta From Chile, joined Oct 2000, 1943 posts, RR: 13 Reply 14, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 4435 times:
Quoting Arcano (Reply 13): What happened to the plan of adding 2 more 343s? gone? and that leaves EZE-FCO just in a good gone idea?
The plan for add more A343 was cancelled. The two A340 considered by LAN was taken by others companies (Iberia for example). The plans to open european routes were delayed until further advice.
LipeGIG From Brazil, joined May 2005, 11201 posts, RR: 61 Reply 16, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 4041 times:
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Thanks for the news.
Quoting RJ_Delta (Thread starter): Today LAN Airlines unveils its fleet plan for the period 2008-2011. According with LAN Airlines its fleet will be formed by 101 passenger aircraft by 2011. In cargo division the fleet will be formed by 12 aircraft including 9 B767-300F and 3 B777F.
Seems that LAN is not focusing to grow on Long Haul as during the next 3 years they will be adding just 3 763.
Quoting Hardiwv (Reply 12): Any information on possible new routes of upgrades on flights from Brazil to Argentina? Perhaps the long-awaited EZE-GIG or double daily EZE-GRU, or the agreement with TAM has now constrained Lan Argentina's expansion in Brazil?
Hardi first they need to increase 4M flights to daily (they only fly 6x weekly EZE-GRU). I believe LAN expansion in Brazil will be connected to TAM but i expect some news for Rio as LA decided to set up a local office (yes.. they work only thru travel agent/consolidators till Oct 31) which could be defined as they want to expand their operations. 4M could venture on some markets like EZE-CNF and EZE-Northeast, both unexplored by JJ nor RG/G3 nor AR.
New York + Rio de Janeiro = One of the best combinations !
FlyTUITravel From United Kingdom, joined May 2007, 723 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 3398 times:
RJ_Delta From Chile, joined Oct 2000, 1943 posts, RR: 13 Reply 22, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 3374 times:
Quoting JAL (Reply 20): How about their 787s? Will they replace the 767 and A340?
Yes. The long haul fleet will be unify in a single type of aircraft B787s.
In relation with the B777 for passenger service, LAN expects that its first B789 will be delivered by the end 2012. If it is not possible LAN and Boeing Commercial are working closer to evaluate different options:
- One option refers to add more B763s during the next years to increase the longhaul fleet.
- The second alternative is the possibility to adcquire a mix of B763 and B777s
Although they are seeking the evolution of the B787 program, LAN is not worried about the delays during the next years if them doesn't affect the deliveries from 2012, because LAN has planified the B787s to attend the demand based on the forecast for those years and not for the current needs of the company, which can be satisfied with the current Boeing 767s fleet.
Jfk777 From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 7345 posts, RR: 7 Reply 23, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 3106 times:
Quoting RJ_Delta (Reply 22): In relation with the B777 for passenger service, LAN expects that its first B789 will be delivered by the end 2012. If it is not possible LAN and Boeing Commercial are working closer to evaluate different options:
- One option refers to add more B763s during the next years to increase the longhaul fleet.
- The second alternative is the possibility to adcquire a mix of B763 and B777s
Would love to see LAN 777, if they do not as an interim solution but as a permanent fleet for SCL to MAD. SCL to Auckland and Sydney would be great 777 destinations too, let the A340-300 leave ASAP.
RJ_Delta From Chile, joined Oct 2000, 1943 posts, RR: 13 Reply 24, posted (4 years 6 months 3 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 2853 times:
LAN Airlines has returned the leased A320 CC-CZB and replaced with the newest A320 members. The aircraft are painted with Jetstar Livery in LAN maintanance hangar n°2.
Saludos,
25 MD11junkie: Well, this news have generated a bit of a stir. Boeing confirmed that LAN will be receiving its first 787-9 (through ILFC) around December 2013 or Jan
26 RJ_Delta: Exactly my friend. The introduction of those five additional A340 will be temporaly until the arrival of the first B787-9 by the end 2013 or first mon
27 ComeAndGo: didn't LAN 343's fly to LAX in the past? How come they were replaced by 763 and now being re-replaced by the replaced aircraft?
28 MD11junkie: LAX was switched to 763 as it was much more fit for the route's current LF. All of the A340s have been relocated to LAN's most important (longest) ro
29 RJ_Delta: With one A340 in retrofit program currently the A340 fleet is operating only in SCL-MAD-FRA and SCL-AKL-SYD route. Saludos,
30 ComeAndGo: so, if the 763 is a better fit for the LAX route, how come it'll be replaced by the 343? sounds to me like LAN really wanted more 343's but couldn't a
31 MD11junkie: Eh, LAN will not be replacing the 763 with the A340. The "new" A340s are being taken because of the delay with the 787 program.
32 Arcano: any ideas where are this 343s coming from?
33 RJ_Delta: At this moment not. Maybe the additional LAN A343 could be ex Air France or other airline in process to retire its A340 from their fleets. Saludos,
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