La operación asciende a US$ 4.500 millones.
La fabricante aeroespacial descarta que los últimos retrasos vayan a afectar al pedido de la aerolínea chilena.La aerolínea nacional LAN concretó el acuerdo de adquisición de 26 aeronaves 787 Dreamliner del fabricante estadounidense Boeing, en una operación que alcanzó los US$ 4.500 millones por las 26 unidades adquiridas, según los precios de lista del fabricante aeronáutico.El acuerdo se firmó la semana pasada y la compañía nacional ya realizó el correspondiente depósito de pago, según asegura John Wojick, vicepresidente de ventas para Latinoamérica y el Caribe de Boeing, quien detalla que la firma nacional comprará 26 unidades y que arrendará otras seis, a partir de 2011. Además, LAN tiene opciones de compra para otros diez aviones, con lo que, señala, supera a las otras dos compañías latinoamericanas en la lista de pedidos, Aeroméxico y la colombiana Avianca.- ¿Qué significa esta operación para Boeing?- Estamos muy satisfechos de concretar finalmente nuestro acuerdo con LAN. Es una de las órdenes más grandes en la historia de LAN, y una de las más altas en la historia de Latinoamérica. Es una orden muy importante para nosotros y también una gran oportunidad para LAN para ofrecer un servicio que no ha sido igualado por nadie más.- ¿Cómo evalúan su relación comercial con LAN?- LAN ha hecho una gran cantidad de negocios con nosotros durante el año, nos compraron tres 767 a comienzos de año y también dos 777 a mitad de año, y van a arrendar otros dos 777. Han sido un tremendo cliente para nosotros este año y estamos muy emocionados de que vayan a volar ambos modelos, el 777 y el 787. El 787 es un gran avión para LAN, porque tiene entre 230 y 270 asientos (el 787-8 y el 787-9), y ordenaron ambos modelos. Estos aviones son capaces de volar sin escala desde Chile no sólo a todos los destinos en Europa y Estados Unidos, sino que también a Nueva Zelanda y Australia. Así que les ofrecerá la oportunidad de agregar más frecuencias, más servicios sin escala y llegar potencialmente a nuevas ciudades.- ¿Los últimos atrasos en las entregas anunciados por Boeing afectarán las entregas de las órdenes de LAN?- La primera entrega programada para LAN es para 2011. No pronosticamos que los atrasos de los envíos de los primeros pedidos programados para 2008 serán atrasados más allá de 2009, por lo que habremos recuperado los tiempos para cuando se produzcan las entregas para LAN. - ¿Y cuál es su opinión respecto a dichos atrasos?- Claramente estamos desilusionados de que no hayamos podido alcanzar nuestro objetivo, en términos de entregar el primer avión en mayo del próximo año. Pero queríamos que fuera el avión más seguro volando, por lo que va a pasar por un proceso de certificación muy diligente y nos tomaremos el tiempo requerido para asegurarnos de que cumple con todos los requerimientos de nuestros clientes.
SEATTLE, Nov. 05, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that Chile's LAN Airlines will receive 32 787 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 acquisition to date for Latin America. The Santiago-based carrier has ordered 26 airplanes from Boeing, and will lease an additional six 787-9s from International Lease Finance Corp.
In addition to the Dreamliner order, Boeing said LAN also has committed to acquiring four 777 Freighters -- two from Boeing and two to be leased from GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS).
The order for 26 Dreamliners, consisting of a mix of 787-8s and 787-9s, is worth approximately $ 4.5 billion at published list prices. The two 777 Freighters are similarly valued at approximately $ 500 million. The two direct-purchase 777 Freighters were previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's orders and deliveries Web site.
"This order reaffirms support for Boeing's Dreamliner from the largest and one of the most profitable airlines in Latin America," said John Wojick, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president, Sales, Latin America and the Caribbean. "With the 787, LAN will be able to provide its passengers with the very best in long-range air travel, including larger windows, higher cabin humidity, more space and a lower cabin altitude.
"In addition, LAN's long-haul cargo operations will gain unmatched efficiency with the 777 Freighter, which offers more capacity and greater range than any other twin-engine freighter," Wojick said.
Thus far, two other Latin American carriers have committed to the 787 Dreamliner: Aeromexico, with three leased, two purchased, and Colombia's Avianca, which has ordered 10.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, scheduled for entry into service in 2008, provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Thus far, 51 airlines have logged 736 orders, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history. With the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing continues its leadership and innovation with a mostly composite airplane that consumes 20 percent less fuel and provides airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, Wojick said.
The 777 Freighter is the sixth and newest member of the 777 family of airplanes and builds upon the family's extensive use of advanced technologies. The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR passenger model and is designed to facilitate easy interlining with the Boeing 747 freighter fleet. Eleven customers have ordered 82 777 Freighters, which are scheduled to enter service beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008.
In addition to the Dreamliner order, Boeing said LAN also has committed to acquiring four 777 Freighters -- two from Boeing and two to be leased from GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS).
The order for 26 Dreamliners, consisting of a mix of 787-8s and 787-9s, is worth approximately $ 4.5 billion at published list prices. The two 777 Freighters are similarly valued at approximately $ 500 million. The two direct-purchase 777 Freighters were previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's orders and deliveries Web site.
"This order reaffirms support for Boeing's Dreamliner from the largest and one of the most profitable airlines in Latin America," said John Wojick, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president, Sales, Latin America and the Caribbean. "With the 787, LAN will be able to provide its passengers with the very best in long-range air travel, including larger windows, higher cabin humidity, more space and a lower cabin altitude.
"In addition, LAN's long-haul cargo operations will gain unmatched efficiency with the 777 Freighter, which offers more capacity and greater range than any other twin-engine freighter," Wojick said.
Thus far, two other Latin American carriers have committed to the 787 Dreamliner: Aeromexico, with three leased, two purchased, and Colombia's Avianca, which has ordered 10.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, scheduled for entry into service in 2008, provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Thus far, 51 airlines have logged 736 orders, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history. With the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing continues its leadership and innovation with a mostly composite airplane that consumes 20 percent less fuel and provides airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, Wojick said.
The 777 Freighter is the sixth and newest member of the 777 family of airplanes and builds upon the family's extensive use of advanced technologies. The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR passenger model and is designed to facilitate easy interlining with the Boeing 747 freighter fleet. Eleven customers have ordered 82 777 Freighters, which are scheduled to enter service beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008.
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