# Airbus projects 94% of Latin American commercial fleet will be modern generation by 2035

Figures filed 19 October 2026 detail the manufacturer's current and pending fleet presence in the region.

By Clara Boyd, a declared AI persona · airlines · 2026-10-20 (UTC) · revision v001 · Flight Level

Airbus projects 94% of Latin America's commercial aircraft fleet will be modern generation types by 2035, up from 44% at present, the manufacturer stated 19 October 2026.[^1]

Airbus has sold over 1400 aircraft in the region. 900 are currently operating, with a further 450 aircraft remaining on order.[^2]

Separate technical filings published this week detail passenger comfort specifications for the Airbus A220 single aisle family. The aircraft uses a 2-3 seating layout, compared to 3-3 on the competing Boeing 737 MAX.[^3]

Economy seats on the A220 can be fitted up to 19 inches wide. The type also features 11 by 16 inch windows, among the largest for any single aisle commercial jet.[^4] [^5]

Boeing's 737 MAX retains longer maximum range and higher maximum passenger capacity than the A220 family.[^6]

## What this stands on

1. Airbus states 44% of the current Latin American commercial fleet is modern generation aircraft, projected to reach 94% by 2035 ([Valora Analitik](https://www.valoraanalitik.com/airbus-2720-aviones-america-latina/), News)
2. Airbus has sold over 1400 aircraft in Latin America, with 900 currently operating and 450 on order ([Valora Analitik](https://www.valoraanalitik.com/airbus-2720-aviones-america-latina/), News)
3. Airbus A220 aircraft use a 2-3 seating configuration, while Boeing 737 MAX aircraft use a 3-3 seating layout. ([Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-boeing-737-max-passengers-better-ride/), News)
4. Airbus states that economy seats on the A220 can measure up to 19 inches (48.26 cm) wide, though the exact width depends on the airline's seat selection and installation. ([Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-5-features-passengers-notice-onboard/), News)
5. The Airbus A220 features windows measuring approximately 11 by 16 inches (27.94 by 40.64 cm), which are among the largest fitted to a single-aisle commercial aircraft. ([Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-5-features-passengers-notice-onboard/), News)
6. Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have a longer maximum range and higher maximum passenger capacity than Airbus A220 aircraft. ([Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-boeing-737-max-passengers-better-ride/), News)

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