On September the 23rd, Aerolíneas Argentinas retired its first Airbus A330-200 from the fleet, which arrived in the country in 2013. The aircraft had the registration LV-FNI, and was more than 20 years old.

When the departure of the aircraft was announced, Aerolíneas Argentinas informed that it planned to incorporate two Airbus A330-200s by the end of the year. The registrations are LV-KAN and LV-KAO, and they are currently in Santa Bernardino carrying out the painting and refurbishment of the cabin interior, which includes changes in the in-flight entertainment software and mood lighting, re-upholstery of the seats, carpets, signage and general adaptations according to Aerolíneas Argentinas’ standards of use and safety.

The first, with registration LV-KAN, will arrive at Ezeiza International Airport between Friday and Monday and is scheduled to enter service during the first week of December. Additionally, the second one, with registration LV-KAO, will arrive during the second week of December and will start flying during the first days of January.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fleet (Airbus A330)

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Aircraft	Registration	Age	Remarks
Airbus A330-223	LV-FNI	22.2	Stored
Airbus A330-223	LV-FNJ	21.9	Preserved
Airbus A330-223	LV-FNK	21	Active
Airbus A330-223	LV-FNL	20.9	Active
Airbus A330-203	LV-GKO	17.5	Preserved
Airbus A330-203	LV-GKP	16.9	Active
Airbus A330-202	LV-FVH	6.6	Active
Airbus A330-202	LV-FVI	6.5	Active
Airbus A330-202	LV-GHQ	5.2	Active
Airbus A330-202	LV-GIF	5	Active
Airbus A330-202	LV-KAN	13.9	In order
Airbus A330-202	LV-KAO	13.6	In order

According to information obtained by Aviacionline, Aerolíneas Argentinas plans to remove three Airbus A330s from the fleet in 2022 (LV-FNJ, LV-FNK and LV-FNL).

• LV-FNJ: preserved – not operating for more than one year.
• LV-FNK: extended contract until April 2022. Could be retired next year.
• LV-FNL: extended contract until April 2022. Could be retired next year.

Clarification: the retirement of these aircraft is not related to low demand, it was programmed.

See also: Aerolíneas Argentinas to fly to Porto Alegre.