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LATAM resumes "retrofit" plan on Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft
Airbus A320
Latam
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Rafael Ramos
7/14/2021
The LATAM maintenance center (or MRO – Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) will resume the modernization plan for existing aircraft. The modernization will be carried out in the cabins of the Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The modernization plan had been stalled in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, 29 aircraft had already undergone modernization at LATAM Brasil, and another 15 had already gone through the process at other companies in the group.
Airbus A321 da Latam
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At least 30 aircraft of these models will undergo the process by LATAM Brasil. However, the group's initiative will cause another 44 aircraft of these same models belonging to other group companies to also undergo the process.
LATAM has hired 80 professionals so far, with the forecast of hiring another 100 who will be involved in this project. In total, the investment is around 400 million reais, the largest in the company's history, half of which in LATAM Brasil alone.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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