LATAM Cargo Group has added an 11-year-old Boeing 767 BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) to its fleet as part of the airline’s strategy to operate more efficient and modern cargo aircraft.

The 767 BCF will be one of the youngest cargo planes to join the company’s cargo fleet, following the airline’s 2021 announcement to expand its cargo operations. This expansion includes the conversion of eight passenger planes into cargo aircraft, boosting cargo capacity by over 70% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Gudny Genskowsky, senior vice president of cargo network and alliances at LATAM, said: “Adding a new Boeing 767 BCF to the fleet, in line with our strategy to renew the fleet with younger and more efficient aircraft, will allow us to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and continue offering a more reliable and sustainable service to our customers.

With 21 767 BCFs, the company claims it now offers the most extensive cargo operation in the region, connecting 166 destinations in 33 countries, 18 of which are exclusively for cargo.

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