News / Unexpected rise in demand sees LATAM plan huge expansion of freighter fleet

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Latin America’s largest cargo carrier is going for a massive expansion of its freighter fleet.

Over the next three years, LATAM Cargo will add up to eight 767-300ER converted freighter aircraft to its line-up.

In a deal with Boeing announced this week, the airline will have four 767-300s converted into all-cargo configuration by next year, and it has signed up for four more options, slated to enter service in 2023.

“If we take all eight, which we are likely going to do, it ...