en.Wedoany.com Reported - Delta TechOps of the United States and LATAM Airlines Brasil recently announced in Orlando, Florida, that they have entered into a long-term collaboration. Initially, the partnership will focus on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for components of the Airbus A320 family.

The collaboration was officially announced at the Aviation Week MRO Americas conference in Orlando, building upon the existing commercial relationship between the two companies. According to the agreement, Delta TechOps will serve as the sole commercial interface for the initial A320 component MRO services, while LATAM's maintenance facility in São Carlos, Brazil, will provide technical support.

Sebastián Acuña, Vice President of Fleet and Projects at LATAM Airlines, stated, "We share the view that market demand is growing. We have been exploring how to combine our complementary strengths to create a more distinctive service offering."

Beyond the A320 fleet, Acuña indicated, "Future collaboration may expand to other aircraft types or areas." Pending approval from Brazilian regulatory authorities, the agreement is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026, at which point certain Delta A320 components will gradually be transferred to LATAM's maintenance center.

Mark Meredith, Senior Vice President of Delta TechOps, emphasized in Orlando that this collaboration aims to meet the growing needs of the Delta Air Lines fleet and third-party customers while expanding its global maintenance network. He said, "This is a key part of our current growth in the third-party MRO space. As we progress, we may see more arrangements like this."

The partnership with LATAM will help Delta TechOps accelerate its growth to achieve future revenue targets. Meredith noted that TechOps anticipates 2026 will be a milestone year for its MRO business, achieving $1 billion in revenue for the first time. The division plans to reach $2-3 billion in the coming years and ultimately aims for a $5 billion target within the next decade.

For LATAM, the agreement strengthens its maintenance capabilities and enhances the role of its São Carlos facility in Latin America. Jerome Cadier, CEO of LATAM Airlines Brasil, said, "This further advances our vision of establishing the region as a hub for aviation maintenance, engineering, and innovation."

Expanding the commercial relationship will allow both companies to better leverage their complementary strengths, and the collaboration is expected to be long-term. Meredith added, "We are experienced in this industry; both companies have navigated various challenges. We believe this partnership can grow and endure."

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