Latam Airlines Group has placed an order for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE engines, marking a return to the British manufacturers powerplants for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a period of diversification.
The Trent 1000 XE represents an upgraded version of the Trent 1000 TEN, incorporating a durability enhancement package that includes re-engineered high-pressure turbine blades with 40 percent better cooling flow. This upgrade aims to increase engine time on wing and reduce emissions compared to earlier models. Certification for the initial phase occurred in June 2025, with Rolls-Royce planning to complete upgrades across its Trent 1000 TEN fleet by the end of 2027.[5][6]
Latam currently operates 38 Boeing 787s, with 37 equipped exclusively with standard Trent 1000 engines. The airline began introducing GE Aerospace GEnx engines in late 2025, taking delivery of its first GEnx-powered 787-9 on December 30, 2025, registered CC-BMB. This shift followed availability issues with the Trent 1000, prompting Latam to order ten additional 787s, some fitted with GEnx to enhance operational flexibility and efficiency.[1][2][3]
Rolls-Royce has been promoting the Trent 1000 XE aggressively to reclaim market share on the 787 program, where GE has gained ground. The engine entered production in late 2023 and has seen adoption by carriers like Lufthansa.[4]