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LAN Airlines S.A. and its related companies, ("LAN" or "the
Company") (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN), one of the leading airline groups
in Latin America, announced today that at an Extraordinary Meeting of
the Board of Directors held this week, the Board agreed to incorporate
32 Boeing 787 Dreamliner long-haul aircraft to the Company's fleet
between 2011 and 2016.
LAN will purchase 26 aircraft, and acquire 6 more via leasing
contracts. The total investment will reach approximately US$ 3.2
billion. Additionally, the Board approved 10 purchase options of the
same aircraft model for 2017 and 2018. This is the largest investment
in the Company's history and assures LAN's future growth, as well as
operating one of the world's most modern fleets.
The 787 Dreamliner model is estimated to commence commercial
operations by year-end 2008 and will revolutionize the air industry as
it incorporates the latest technology. Customers will enjoy a more
pleasant in-flight experience due to the technological advances
featured inside the passenger cabin. In addition, the Dreamliner is
fuel efficient, emitting 25% less carbon-dioxide emissions, and is
considered an ecologically friendly airplane. The aircraft has the
capacity to seat between 250 and 300 passengers, in two classes,
depending on model type (787-8 and 787-9).
These new aircraft are aimed to replace and grow the Company's
long-haul fleet, and will allow LAN to operate new international
routes that will be added to LAN Airline's current network including
LAN Peru, LAN Argentina and LAN Ecuador.
Enrique Cueto, LAN's Chief Executive Officer, stated: "This
historic investment assures the future growth of the Company, thereby
confirming LAN's commitment to expand commercial aviation development,
as well as the economic and social growth within Latin America. We are
incorporating a new generation of aircraft designed with the
industry's most advanced systems and state-of-the-art technologies in
order to provide the best travel experience to our passengers. Our
customers will be served by one of world's most modern fleets, in
addition to the excellent service that has traditionally distinguished
LAN within the international markets.
This is the largest fleet order in LAN's history and is in
addition to LAN's previously announced fleet orders, which include the
incorporation of 52 new passenger and cargo aircraft for short and
long-haul routes, scheduled to be received between this 2007 and 2011.
About LAN
LAN Airlines is one of the leading airlines in Latin America.
"LAN" makes reference to the consolidated entity that includes LAN
Airlines, LAN Express, LAN Peru, LAN Ecuador, and LAN Argentina, as
well as LAN Cargo and its affiliates. The LAN Alliance serves 15
destinations in Chile, 12 destinations in Peru, 10 destinations in
Argentina, two destinations in Ecuador, 15 destinations in other Latin
American countries and the Caribbean, three destinations in the United
States, two destinations in Europe and four destinations in the South
Pacific, as well as 52 additional international destinations through
its various code-share agreements. Currently, the LAN Alliance
operates 68 passenger aircraft and 10 dedicated freighters.
LAN Airlines is a member of oneworld (TM), the world's leading
global airline alliance. It has bilateral commercial agreements with
oneworld partners American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and
Qantas, as well as with Alaska Airlines, AeroMexico, Mexicana, TAM and
Korean Air. For more information visit www.lan.com or
www.oneworldalliance.com.
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