# LATAM Airlines fleet modernization and connectivity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latam-airlines-fleet-modernization-and-connectivity
> Updated: 2026-08-27T20:59:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

LATAM Airlines has entered a partnership with space solutions provider SES to equip more than 60 Airbus and Embraer aircraft with next-generation multi-orbit satellite connectivity. The upgrade utilizes an electronically steered array antenna to provide high-speed internet access across the carrier’s growing fleet.

Building on this connectivity initiative, the airline announced a broader modernization strategy involving over $25 million for satellite installations and approximately $505 million in financing to incorporate 11 next-generation aircraft during the second half of 2026. A significant portion of this funding, roughly $400 million, is tied to sustainability goals through interest rate incentives linked to CO2 emission reductions. LATAM expects its total fleet to exceed 410 aircraft by the end of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: LATAM Airlines invests in fleet renewal and satellite connectivity

LATAM Airlines is investing $25 million in satellite WiFi for 60+ aircraft and has secured $505 million to modernize its fleet with a focus on sustainability and emissions reduction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-airlines-invests-in-fleet-renewal-and-satellite-connectivity

### 2026-07-29: SES to Equip LATAM Fleet with Multi‑Orbit Satellite In‑Flight Connectivity

SES will provide LATAM’s Airbus and Embraer planes with multi‑orbit satellite inflight connectivity using a sub‑7 cm antenna, expanding fast, reliable internet service across 60+ aircraft.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ses-to-equip-latam-fleet-with-multiorbit-satellite-inflight-connectivity

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