LATAM Airlines Group has achieved a major milestone in its brand unification efforts as the last Boeing 787 Dreamliner sporting the legacy LAN Airlines livery returned to service. The aircraft, registered as CC-BGI, completed its final flight under the old colors on the Madrid-Santiago route before resuming regular operations to São Paulo, marking the end of an era for Chile’s former flag carrier.
The extensive rebranding process saw the eight-year-old Dreamliner undergo a 30-day repainting at Etihad Engineering’s Abu Dhabi facilities. This final transformation completes the visual unification of LATAM’s passenger fleet, eliminating the last remaining traces of its predecessor LAN Airlines. The CC-BGI held particular historical significance as the penultimate 787 delivered to LAN before its merger with Brazil’s TAM Airlines in 2016.
LATAM’s fleet standardization strategy enhances operational efficiency while strengthening brand identity across its network. The airline currently maintains limited special liveries, including two 787s commemorating major sporting events and subsidiary aircraft with country-specific branding. These exceptions balance marketing opportunities with the benefits of a unified corporate image.
This milestone coincides with LATAM’s ambitious fleet modernization program, which includes expanding its Dreamliner fleet to 52 aircraft by 2030. The newer 787-9s will deliver improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, supporting the airline’s sustainability commitments while maintaining its position as Latin America’s largest Dreamliner operator.
For travelers and aviation enthusiasts interested in LATAM’s transformation journey, detailed information about the airline’s fleet development and history is available through official channels. This rebranding achievement represents both a symbolic and practical completion of LATAM’s post-merger integration process.
