Overview
- The agreement covers 24 firm E195-E2s with 50 purchase options, with the firm portion valued at about US$2.1 billion at list prices.
- Deliveries of the firm aircraft are slated to begin in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brasil with potential assignment to other affiliates.
- LATAM says the type will enable service to underserved city pairs and could support up to 35 additional destinations across its network.
- Embraer highlights a 2-2 cabin, Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, advanced aerodynamics and fly-by-wire systems delivering up to 30% lower fuel burn per seat versus previous-generation jets.
- The airline states the investment fits within its existing leverage and liquidity targets, while Embraer touts the order as a significant program win as LATAM adds regional jets to a fleet of about 362 aircraft.