Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group announced yesterday the purchase of 10 B-787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. As the region's largest 787 operator, this latest order for fuel-efficient 787/9 jets increases carrier's investment in one of the most modern fleets in Latin America.

The airline currently operates 37 B-787/8s and /9s and, including this latest order, expects to grow the fleet to 52 Dreamliners by 2030. The 787 enables the airline to maximize capacity on popular routes and launch new routes including its nonstop flight to Sydney, Australia.

The 787 family offers fuel efficiency, enabling airlines to reduce fuel use and emissions compared to the airplanes they replace. The larger 787-9 extends the capacity and range of the Dreamliner family, flying more passengers and cargo farther.

Since entering service in 2011, 787 Dreamliners have helped operators launch more than 400 new nonstop routes and avoid more than 173 billion pounds of carbon emissions.

The 2024 Boeing Commercial Market Outlook forecasts air travel in Latin America will more than double over the next 20 years, growing 5% annually. With nearly 2,300 airplane deliveries expected, the region's fleet is projected to grow to more than 3,000 aircraft by 2043.