LAN Airlines places orders for 767-300ER Blended Winglet Systems

4 May, 2007: Santiago-based LAN Airlines has placed an order for eight Blended Winglet Systems for 767-300F freighters and seven Systems for 767-300ER passenger Boeing aircrafts, together with an option for another 20. After the certification in the 4th quarter of 2008, the first installation will take place at the LAN's maintenance base in Santiago. The delivery is expected to be complete by 2010.

John Reimers, CEO and Aviation Partners President, said, "LAN is a premier carrier, with a long term commitment to 767 operations, and a most welcome Launch Customer for our first wide-body Blended Winglet Program. With their long-haul route structure -- including operations to North America, Europe and the South Pacific -LAN is perfectly positioned to obtain maximum benefit from Blended Winglet Technology."

LAN Airlines has approximately 80 aircraft and has carried almost 9 million passengers in 2006. The LAN Alliance includes LAN Airlines, LAN Express, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador, and LAN Peru.

Jorge Ihnen, LAN Airline's Operations Vice President, said, "We expect that this new technology, part of a long term strategic project, will allow LAN to operate in a more efficient manner."