LATAM Group to Boost South America with E195-E2

‍DALLAS — LATAM Airlines Group (LA) and its affiliates today announced an agreement with Embraer to expand connectivity across South America. Enabling the expansion will be the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The order comprises 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. The first planes will be delivered to LATAM Airlines Brazil (JJ), with other group affiliates receiving planes at later dates. 

The LATAM group states that this ongoing investment demonstrates its commitment to strengthening its domestic and regional operations while building on the steady and profitable growth achieved over the past four years. The new fleet will enhance flexibility across the LATAM group’s hubs, enabling the group to serve additional destinations and expand travel options for customers. 

At list prices, the firm aircraft orders are valued at approximately US$2.1 billion. 

“Over the past four years, LATAM group has focused on expanding its domestic and regional network, creating the most comprehensive and seamless way of travelling within South America,” said Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group. “LATAM group’s decision is based on the excellent economics and versatility of the Embraer E195-E2, which will allow us to continue on our path of profitable growth by enhancing that connectivity through the opening of new destinations, allowing our passengers to have even more options and bringing communities closer, boosting also economic and social development.”

Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, said, “This strategic partnership with the LATAM group reflects the airline’s requirement for the most efficient and best-suited aircraft to complement its fleet and support its next chapter of growth in South America. The E195-E2 will allow LATAM affiliates to connect more destinations with the right capacity, while offering passengers superior comfort. We are extremely proud that the LATAM group has made the best choice to advance the region’s connectivity, and for the future, we will build together.”

The Embraer E195-E2 combines competitive seat costs, superior fuel efficiency, and enhanced passenger comfort thanks to its 2-2 cabin configuration. Compared to previous generation models, the aircraft achieves up to 30% lower fuel consumption, thanks to its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and advanced aerodynamics, featuring the latest fly-by-wire technology.

The E195-E2s will join LATAM group’s fleet of 362 aircraft, which currently includes 283 Airbus narrow-bodies, 3 Airbus wide-bodies under short-term lease, 56 Boeing wide-bodies, and 20 Boeing freighters.

Since 2021, the LATAM group has expanded its network from 129 to 160 passenger destinations – a 24% increase – underscoring its continued investment in strengthening operations across the region.