Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brazil announced an Airbus A320 component repair agreement on April 21, 2026, at MRO Americas in Orlando, Florida. Delta TechOps will serve as the sole commercial point of contact, routing repairs through LATAM’s São Carlos maintenance base in Brazil.
This partnership expands Delta’s third-party MRO support while leveraging LATAM’s established facility for A320 components. The initial portfolio targets select repairs, with plans for growth over time.
Delta provides engineering standards and quality oversight. LATAM performs the hands-on work at its São Carlos site.
The deal awaits Brazilian regulatory approval. If granted, implementation starts in Q2 2026 with a phased transition of Delta’s A320 components.
This arrangement boosts repair capacity in Latin America, aiding Delta’s fleet maintenance and customer service amid rising A320 demand. It builds on prior Delta-LATAM collaborations, including joint ventures and regional MRO ties.