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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

Discovered 2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00 | 2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • LATAM’s A350 vs 777X assessment shapes how South America’s biggest long-haul operator approaches next-cycle capacity as its Boeing 777 fleet reaches replacement horizons, affecting aircraft demand signals for both Airbus and Boeing.
  • The decision hinges on the 777X’s timing and market availability—context for LATAM’s planning sits alongside reported program milestones and delivery expectations in recent 777X coverage (e.g., FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B).
  • LATAM’s evaluation also reflects the airline’s sensitivity to Boeing widebody delivery schedules, following its earlier comments about Boeing 787 delivery slippage, which can drive fleet timing and mix trade-offs across operators and OEMs.

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