Latam Receives Its First Embraer E195‑E2

Overview

• Latam took physical delivery of its first E195‑E2 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and the jet is now completing customs checks, cabin homologation and final ANAC certification before entering service.
• The delivered plane is part of a confirmed order for 24 E195‑E2s valued at roughly US$2.1 billion at list prices with options for 50 more that could raise the total to 74.
• Latam has configured the E195‑E2 with 136 seats in a 2‑2 layout that includes up to 20 Premium Economy seats, USB‑C ports at every seat and complimentary Wi‑Fi for Latam Pass members.
• The airline plans a phased commercial rollout that begins with a November 30, 2026 debut from São Paulo‑Guarulhos on flights to Vitória, Uberlândia and Rio de Janeiro‑Galeão and an initial network of about 42 routes including four previously unserved cities.
• The delivery breaks Azul’s recent exclusivity on the type and reflects a broader fleet shift in Brazil as carriers seek more fuel‑efficient regional jets to reach high‑altitude, short‑runway and low‑PCN airports.