Argentina Airlines Announce it It will include 18 aircraft with the aim of renewing and modernizing the fleet. This means a Expansion of no less than 20% In the number of aircraft operated by the state airline.
As much as he could know NationThis is the first investment plan to be funded private money, Amid the government’s intention to support the company itself instead of state contributions. The goal of this plan, which will begin next year and be completed by the end of 2027, is to “modernize the fleet, improve the travel experience for its passengers, and enhance its profitability and positioning strategy in the local and international market through An investment of 65 million US dollars.
In this context, Aerolíneas Argentinas will add Four Airbus A330neo aircrafta more modern and efficient version of the Airbus A330-200 that the company already has, to connect Argentina with the Caribbean, the United States and Europe.
With regard to the narrow fleet that operates medium-haul and local flights,… income 14 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. Currently, the airline operates 30 787-800 (the most widely used model in the world) and 15 737 MAX 8.
Meanwhile, from next year until 2027 they will enter the country Two MAX 8s, four MAX 9s (which have greater range and passenger capacity) and eight MAX 10s, a Boeing model that has not yet been operational. Since it is in the certification phase, it plans to compete with the Airbus A321 XLR with a capacity of more than 200 people. The final income network is not yet ready, so it is also unknown when the four Airbus aircraft will enter.
The company said: “The MAX family of aircraft has demonstrated outstanding performance globally and within the airline fleet, which already includes 15 MAX 8 aircraft, so the new MAX 9 and MAX 10 models will increase profitability on high-demand routes within the country and to destinations in the region.” Nation. The two MAX 8 planes will enter next year, while the rest of the Boeing family will arrive by the end of 2027.
These aircraft will enter Aerolíneas under the number Operating leasing (Medium and long term lease). According to the company run by the CEO Fabian Lombardois “a tool that provides the flexibility needed to drive modernization of its fleet without compromising its financial viability, providing a jump in operational capacity in the short term, as well as notable improvements in the product offered to passengers.”
“With this important milestone, Aerolíneas Argentinas confirms that it has transformed into a company with investment capacity and potential with its own resources. We will grow in total seat offerings and consolidate a modern, efficient and highly profitable fleet, with an attractive product for passengers who are already aware of the company.” Outstanding service quality in the region.”Lombardo said.
On the other hand, the airline has planned a second phase that includes Fleet-wide Wi-Fi installationThis is something that today’s airlines do not have on any of their aircraft. The first phase will reach long-range aircraft (A330), and then extend to regional and local fleets (Boeing 737 and Embraer 190). This service is scheduled to start in 2027.
Parallel from Airline Pilots Association (APLA) They see the announcement of the merger of aircraft as a “positive fact,” but they objected to it.
“It is necessary to be clear whether these units will arrive as a replacement for existing aircraft or whether they will mean a real increase in the operational fleet in order to increase the company’s market share. The announcement is only for 2027 and there is still a long time left.”He warned the union that leads Pablo Peru In conversation with Nation.
Regarding the salary demand that has sparked a conflict with the government since Lombardo took office, he added: “What is very important for all employees of Aerolínea Argentinas, given that the company is profitable, is the modernization of the payrolls, today with a deterioration of more than 55% in terms of the values to be obtained, as a result of the accumulated effect of inflation.”