user: It's been a big year for Chile's airline industry. In June, the country's flag carrier LAN completed its takeover of Brazil's biggest airline TAM. In recent weeks the aptly named merged group, LATAM, has welcomed the continent's first ever Dreamliner 787 to its runways. Another one is due to touchdown before the end of 2012 - and a further 30 will arrive within the next ten years. The $4.9 billion order represents one of the largest investments in LAN's history. LATAM's CEO Damien Scokin says it will make a big difference to the firm's growth strategy and hopes to get commercial flights running as soon as possible. "The 787 is going to start flying as of two weeks from now to Buenos Aires, just to train pilots," he told CNN's Richard Quest. "Once they are trained they will start flying to Los Angeles and after that initial phase of two months, there will be aircraft for Europe. They will fly Santiago, Madrid, Frankfurt." Despite the formation of the LATAM airlines group, LAN and TAM will continue to operate as separate entities for the time being. The new Dreamliners will fly under the LAN branding, as its parent group is keen to capitalize on the weight of the individual brands in their respective regional markets. "When you integrate companies which are as big as LAN and TAM, there are so many opportunities and so much money in terms of pursuing things. You have to have a very clear head in term of what not to do. "We don't see right now a value to the customer in integrating the brands - we have two wonderful brands. TAM is highly valued in Brazil and abroad and LAN is a household name in Latin America. It's a wonderful problem to have." Despite the global downturn, LATAM's main goal is growth through its existing route network domestically, regionally and internationally. Mr Scokin added: "In the last few years our planes are filled much more on the Latin American end than on the developed markets end. We are feeling that slow down of the economy. "But we are Latin Americans. We lived with ups and downs for years, so this is far from scary for us." With a significant number of Dreamliners already ordered, there are obviously no plans by LATAM to take it one plane at a time. And Mr Scokin has spoken of his hopes to buy even more of the aircraft, thanks to an increased balanced sheet provided by the recent merger. "Our financial strengths will be increased by having a larger operation," he said. "We will be able to buy more of these planes in very good financial conditions, which have also been traditional advantages of these companies. "As I said we increase our ability to fly to more places because of traffic rights, so there is a bunch of opportunities that open for us as a result of the integration." A key decision that hasn't been made since June's merger, is which air alliance LATAM will be joining. There are two options to choose from, TAM's current deal with Star Alliance -- or, more likely, LAM's agreement with One World. Mr Scokin says he won't be pushed on giving an answer and no concrete decision has yet been made. "We are not sure yet. For a company like LATAM, with such a leadership in the region, remaining unaligned is definitely an option," he added. "We will give you a call right after we make the choice."

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South America's first Dreamliner to start flights within two months. LAN and TAM will continue to operate as separate brands despite merger. CEO says Latin Americans 'aren't scared' of economic downturn.

Burton bounced back from successive defeats to beat Cheltenham and return to the top of Sky Bet League Two. Stuart Beavon's first-half effort proved enough to earn a 1-0 win over the Robins, who are now winless in five games. The Brewers replace Bury at the top of the table after they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Exeter. Tom Soares had cancelled out Matt Grimes' early free-kick, but Jimmy Keohane struck in the 83rd minute to earn the Grecians their third successive win. Stuart Beavon's first-half goal against Cheltenham saw Burton move to the top of League Two above Bury. Wycombe are up to second after Paul Hayes' strike secured a 1-0 win over Cambridge, who have now lost three in a row. Shaquile Coulthirst's early goal was all it took for Southend to record their fourth victory on the trot as Phil Brown's men won 1-0 against Shrewsbury, who had Andy Mangan sent off late on. David Amoo was the hero as basement boys Carlisle beat Tranmere 1-0 to end their dismal 15-game winless run in league games. Newport bounced back from their midweek Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat by thrashing AFC Wimbledon 4-1. A double from Joe Pigott was sandwiched by goals from Ismail Yakubu and Aaron O'Connor as the Exiles extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven games. York suffered a third defeat in four games as Joss Labadie scored both goals in Dagenham's 2-0 win. Chris Whelpdale also bagged a brace as Stevenage recorded a comfortable 3-0 win against Mansfield, while Ivan Toney's 33rd-minute goal earned Northampton a 1-0 win at Morecambe, who have now won just one of their last six. Kal Naismith's early goal earned Accrington a 1-0 win over Plymouth, Luke Wilkinson and Jake Howells were on target in Luton's 2-0 win over Oxford and Hartlepool climbed out of the bottom two with a 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth.

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assistant: Burton's 1-0 over Cheltenham propels them to the top of League Two. Stuart Beavon scored against the Robins, who are yet to win this season. The Brewers replace Bury at the top of the table after they fell to Exeter. Wycombe are now second after 1-0 win over Cambridge.