Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft
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July 23 (Reuters) - Aerolineas Argentinas said on Thursday it will add 20 new aircraft to its fleet, marking the state airline's largest revamp in a decade as it seeks to renew a quarter of its total fleet and 60% of its long-haul operations.
The 2027 to 2031 plan will be financed entirely with the airline's own resources, the Argentine carrier said.
Contracts with lessors for 14 aircraft formalized at Farnborough Airshow, including six Airbus AIR.PA A330neo widebodies and eight Boeing BA.N 737 MAX 10 narrowbodies.
Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets complete the 20-aircraft program; two already contracted, four currently in process.
First delivery, a 737 MAX 8, expected in early 2027; A330neos to enter the fleet from the first half of 2028.
"The signing of these agreements at Farnborough is a clear message of confidence from the industry in our company," Aerolineas Argentinas CEO Fabian Lombardo said.
Lombardo added the deals reflected long-term planning focused on efficiency and profitability.
