Airbus said yesterday that it has received a firm commitment from Chile's LAN Airlines SA (LAN) for 50 new aircraft from its A320 family of planes. Initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough International Air show in July, the airline's request for incremental A320 family aircraft is part of LAN's growth strategy for Latin America, serving as new and replacement aircraft for both existing and new routes. LAN has also selected Sharklets for the A320 that start being delivered in 2013. LAN's total Airbus orders exceed 150, with more than 60 aircraft in passenger operations throughout Chile, Argentina, Peru and Ecuador.
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