Latam Receives First Embraer E195‑E2

Overview

• The airline took physical delivery of the first E195‑E2 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, which is the first of 12 units scheduled for handover in 2026 with 11 more expected before year-end.
• Before flying paying passengers the jet must clear customs, complete cabin homologation and receive final certification from Brazil’s civil aviation regulator ANAC, steps Latam expects to finish ahead of commercial entry between November 2026 and March 2027.
• Latam plans to deploy the new jets on 42 domestic routes in the initial phase, including eight routes not previously served and four new destinations for the carrier: Cabo Frio, Ji‑Paraná, Macaé and Rondonópolis.
• The company’s chosen cabin is a 136‑seat, two‑by‑two layout with a Premium Economy section of up to 20 seats, USB‑C outlets at every seat, Latam Play entertainment and free Wi‑Fi for Latam Pass members.
• The plane is part of a September 2025 order for 24 confirmed E195‑E2s with options for 50 more valued at about US$2.1 billion for the firm tranche, and Embraer says the E195‑E2 cuts fuel burn by up to 30% and can access higher‑altitude, short‑runway and low‑PCN airports to broaden Latam’s route flexibility as it aims to exceed 70 Brazilian airports by 2027.