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LATAM Orders Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets for Regional Expansion

Deliveries begin in 2026 with LATAM Brasil to open thinner routes using more fuel‑efficient jets.

Overview

  • The agreement covers 24 firm E195‑E2s plus 50 purchase options, with the firm tranche valued at about US$2.1 billion at list prices.
  • First aircraft arrive in the second half of 2026 to LATAM Airlines Brasil, with potential deployment to other affiliates later.
  • LATAM projects the type could enable roughly 35 additional destinations by making thinner and underserved markets viable.
  • Embraer’s jets feature Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, advanced fly‑by‑wire and a 2‑2 cabin, delivering up to 30% lower fuel burn per seat versus previous‑generation models.
  • LATAM says the investment fits its financial policy without altering leverage or liquidity targets, and industry coverage frames the deal as a notable endorsement of Embraer’s E2 program.