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LATAM Orders Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets, First Deliveries in 2026

LATAM aims to right-size capacity for thinner South American routes to sustain profitable growth.

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.