Latin America’s largest commercial airline group placed a new order with Embraer worth at least $2.1 billion, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2026. LATAM Airlines’ contract involves 24 Embraer E195-E2 regional aircraft, plus options for up to 50 more of those jets.
The E195-E2 is the largest aircraft built by the Brazilian manufacturer. It’s a twin-engine, narrow-body jet designed for high-density routes, with capacity for up to 146 passengers. It has a range of 2,600 nautical miles (2,992 miles / 4,815 km.) Embraer president and CEO Arjaan Meijer recently described the aircraft as “a game‑changer for airlines that want to grow profitably while elevating the guest experience.”
The new aircraft will be in service for LATAM’s Brazilian subsidiary, though later deliveries may involve the group’s other subsidiaries. Currently the group has a fleet of 362 aircraft, mostly Airbus and Boeing narrow-body jets, plus some larger wide-body aircraft and cargo jets.
Noting that the carrier has added 31 new destinations in the past four years, Embraer explained the new regional aircraft will improve flexibility for LATAM, helping it to serve additional destinations and expand travel options for customers.
The carrier was formed in 2012 by a merger of Chilean and Brazilian airlines, and offers domestic service in Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru. It also has international service throughout Latin America and to Europe, the U.S., the Caribbean, Oceania, and Africa.
“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,” stated Roberto Alvo, CEO. “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.”
