Market Intelligence: LATAM

Latin American Airline Orders 17 Additional Aircraft to Increase Order Book to 100 Narrow Body Aircraft

LATAM Airlines has ordered 17 A321neo aircraft to further expand their route offering, bringing the airline’s total A320neo order book aircraft to 100. Additionally, the airline has also confirmed to bring in the A321XLR to complement their long haul operations.

“We applaud LATAM’s strategic vision and sustainability ambition. This order for the A321neo on the heels of its restructuring is a strong sign for the value Airbus brings to making this vision and ambition a reality. The A321XLR will enable the opening of new routes and will allow LATAM to increase its international reach in the region” said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, which incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, delivering more than 20 percent fuel and CO2 savings, as well as a 50 percent noise reduction. The A321XLR version provides a further range extension to 4,700nm, giving the aircraft a flight time of up to 11 hours. Last month, the A321XLR took to the skies for the first time, accomplishing its first test flight successfully.

By the end of June 2022, the A320neo Family had won more than 8,100 orders from over 130 customers, of which nearly 550 have been for the A321XLR. Since its Entry into Service six years ago, Airbus has delivered over 2,300 A320neo Family aircraft, contributing to a 15-million-ton decrease in CO2 production.

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates are the main group of airlines in Latin America, with presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations throughout Europe, Oceania, the United States and the Caribbean.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, Airbus has sold over 1,100 aircraft and has a backlog of over 500, with more than 700 in operation throughout the region, representing almost 60 percent market share of the in-service fleet. Since 1994, Airbus has secured approximately 70 percent of net orders in the region.

Source: Airbus Press Release

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Provider of Distance Learning Solutions for Airlines Secures New Contract With Brazilian Airline

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Total Linhas Aéreas, a regional carrier in Brazil. CPaT will be providing Aircraft Systems Courses and Interactive Diagrams for the Boeing 737 Classic, ATR42-500, and ATR72-600, along with CPaT’s portfolio of Aviation Specialty courses (General Subjects).

“CPaT is proud to support Total Linhas and their growth as an airline,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “CPaT provides aviation distance learning to the majority of airlines in Brazil, and this contract further strengthens our position in the region.”

Total Linhas Aéreas is based out of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 250 global aviation customers, serving 65,000+ individual users, and providing over one million hours of training each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training more than 25-years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, and vision for curriculum spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About Total Linhas Aéreas
Total Linhas Aéreasa holds a long diverse history from its founding in 1988, but it was from 2001 that Total made its biggest evolutionary leap. By filling a gap left by large companies, the company initiated air links between capitals and cities in the interior of the country, taking to another level the concept of regional aviation in Brazil. From the route connecting two cities (Belo Horizonte and Montes Claros, both in Minas Gerais) in December 2001, the company reached, in December 2007, the mark of 29 Brazilian cities served*, transporting an average of 450,000 passengers/year through 8 Brazilian states. Total was also elected, for two consecutive years, the best regional airline in Brazil, a title granted by the specialized press. In 2008, in order to make possible success in an increasingly competitive and globalized economy, Total transferred its asset slated for the regular line of passengers to third parties, rescuing its vocation as a cargo company and using, with wisdom, the know-how accumulated in years of passenger operations. Currently, Total is dedicated exclusively to corporate transportation (charters) of people and cargo, again occupying a large gap existing in the air transport industry in Brazil.

Source: CPaT Press Release

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Appoints Associate Director Business Development for Central and South America

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a leading global aviation university with Campuses in the US and Singapore, has announced the appointment of Mr. Celso Zoschke as Associate Director Business Development for Central and South America.

Mr Zoschke previously worked with Airbus and LATAM Airlines.

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L3Harris Commercial Aviation Joins ALTA Association

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome L3Harris Technologies, Inc. as a new affiliate member: an American company with more than a century of history and presence in 100 countries and 47 thousand employees.

L3Harris provides solutions for the defense, commercial and civil industries in space, air, land, sea, cyber and multidomain. The L3Harris commercial aviation business offers end-to-end solutions through a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analysis services, full-flight simulators, and pilot training and maintenance services for commercial and military customers around the globe.

“We value and continually strive to become part of key organizations actively collaborating in the industry to move our technology and services forward,” said Alan Crawford, President, L3Harris Technologies Commercial Aviation. “L3Harris Commercial Aviation and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association have the same mission to develop safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions and are instrumental in identifying and promoting safety in our industry. Our membership and active participation help enable product innovation and aftermarket services that are aligned to the region.”

L3Harris technologies and state-of-the-art surveillance solutions improve pilot situational awareness, operational efficiency, and aircraft operating costs, as well as providing detailed insight into the aircraft and pilot’s aerospace situation. They are leaders in voice and flight data recorders and provide regulatory reporting solutions that are required for cockpit voice, flight data readouts, and datalink data recordings. Furthermore, they provide automated and assisted Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Flight Operations Quality Analysis (FOQA) aligned specifically to the individual operator’s standard operating producers empowering more effective decision-making, evidence-based pilot training and specific maintenance needs.

“L3Harris’ advanced technologies allow optimal data management that translates into a safer operation. Having among our members, innovative companies dedicated to the pursuit of safer skies, is a source of pride for ALTA. This is supported by a commitment to generate synergies, share best practices and boost continuous innovation efforts for the benefit of the industry and for the users. I am very pleased to welcome the L3Harris team as we begin working together in the region. We have over 130 active members who work in partnership with ALTA to provide the most advanced technologies and the best service to the region’s countries”, says José Ricardo Botelho, Executive Director & CEO of ALTA.

About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions
The L3Harris commercial aviation solutions sector offers a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analysis, airline training solutions and pilot training academies. The breadth of this sector provides globally known voice and flight data recorders, proven ADS-B solutions as well as advanced flight simulation and training centers. Their aftermarket and MRO services provide unrivaled affordability, safety, situational awareness, efficiency and support while the enhanced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) services enable operators to compare actual flight data to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in an intuitive dashboard and use the real-time data for evidence-based training. They are comprised of several business units as wholly owned subsidiaries of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

About ALTA
ALTA is a private non-profit association serving the airline industry whose objective is to develop a safer, more efficient, and sustainable aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean. ALTA coordinates collaborative efforts throughout the entire value chain maximizing the impact that aviation has on the economic and social growth of the region for the benefit of industry, nations, and populations served by air transport.

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