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LATAM expands fleet with Embraer E195-E2 jets

Overview

LATAM Airlines Group is proceeding with its fleet renewal by introducing Embraer E195-E2 jets. The first aircraft are slated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026, with up to 14 entering service by March 2027. The 136-seat, 2-2-configured jets will carry Premium Economy and Economy cabins, feature USB-C power, satellite-based Wi-Fi and a streaming entertainment platform, and will be operated by LATAM Airlines Brasil on 42 domestic routes.

The rollout creates four new base cities – Cabo Frio, Ji-Paraná, Macaé and Rondonópolis – expanding LATAM’s domestic network to 67 destinations, the widest coverage in its history. New scheduled services include Guarulhos–Cabo Frio, Guarulhos–Ji-Paraná and Guarulhos–Rondonópolis from December 2026, and Guarulhos–Macaé from February 2027, with ticket sales opening in early August 2026. Additional frequency increases are planned on existing routes such as Guarulhos–Palmas and Guarulhos–Cascavel. The initial rollout will also include new links to Ribeirão Preto, Londrina, Cuiabá and Viracopos.

LATAM has ordered 24 E195-E2 jets, with options for up to 50 more, in a deal valued at roughly US$2.1 billion. To support this expansion, the group has secured approximately US$505 million in financing, led by BNP Paribas. This package includes the acquisition of 11 new aircraft: six Embraer E195-E2 models, four Airbus A321neo models, and one Airbus A320neo.

Notably, US$400 million of this financing is structured as a sustainability-linked loan, providing interest rate incentives tied to the airline’s performance in reducing CO2 emissions intensity. LATAM aims to reduce emission intensity by 6% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, supporting its long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Entities

Embraer · Latam Airlines Brazil · Embraer S.A. · LATAM Airlines Group · Cabo Frio

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] BNDES approved financing of up to R$3.7 billion for the export of up to 19 Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines.
[● 6 SOURCES] Porter Airlines has ordered 75 Embraer E195‑E2 jets, of which 54 have been delivered as of 2023/2026.
[● 6 SOURCES] Deliveries of the financed aircraft are scheduled through 2030.
[● 6 SOURCES] The financing is provided via the BNDES Exim Pós‑Embarque line and is covered by export‑credit insurance from the FGE/ABGF.
[● 6 SOURCES] This is the first direct BNDES financing for Embraer aircraft to a Canadian company.
[● 6 SOURCES] The latest delivery occurred on 23 June 2026 at Embraer's São José dos Campos facility.
[● 6 SOURCES] BNDES president Aloizio Mercadante said the financing supports Embraer's production and aerospace jobs in Brazil.
[● 5 SOURCES] Three of the jets were previously financed by BNDES in a December 2025 agreement.
[● 5 SOURCES] ABGF president Maíra Madrid said the instrument aims to make Brazilian products more competitive internationally.
[● 5 SOURCES] Porter Airlines CFO Rob Palmer said the E2 fleet is central to the airline’s rapid growth in North America.
[● 4 SOURCES] LATAM Brazil will receive up to 14 Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft between November 2026 and March 2027.
[● 4 SOURCES] The new aircraft will be used on 42 domestic routes, adding four new base cities: Cabo Frio (RJ), Ji‑Paraná (RO), Macaé (RJ) and Rondonópolis (MT).

Timeline

26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 15 sources
LATAM Airlines secures US$505 million for fleet expansion
LATAM Airlines Group secured US$505 million in financing, including US$400 million linked to sustainability goals, to acquire 11 new Airbus and Embraer aircraft by late 2026.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 14 sources
LATAM Brazil expands domestic network with Embraer E195‑E2 jets, adding four new cities
LATAM Brazil will add 14 Embraer E195‑E2 jets, opening 42 routes and four new base cities, expanding to 67 domestic destinations; new flights to Cabo Frio, Ji‑Paraná, Macaé and Rondonópolis start Dec 2026–Feb 7
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 33 sources
Latam Brazil expands domestic network with new Embraer E195‑E2 jets
Latam Brazil will launch Embraer E195‑E2 jets, adding eight new routes and four new bases, expanding to 67 domestic destinations and 42 routes by early 2027.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Embraer expands aircraft portfolio with new E195‑E2 for LATAM and triple‑certified Praetor 500E
LATAM will launch Embraer E195‑E2 jets in Brazil in late 2026, while Embraer’s Praetor 500E business jet has secured triple certification from Brazil, the US and Europe.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
LATAM expands fleet with 40 new jets while Airbus A321XLR hits 70% of A320 orders
LATAM will add over 40 next‑gen jets to reach 410 aircraft, while Airbus says A321neo/XLR now make up more than 70% of its 9,000‑unit A320 order backlog.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
LATAM Airlines adds 28 Airbus and Boeing jets as fleet tops 400 aircraft
LATAM aims for a 410‑aircraft fleet by 2026, adding 28 Airbus and Boeing jets, introducing Embraer E195‑E2, and pursuing flexibility despite higher operational complexity.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
LATAM Airlines expands Brazil fleet with over 40 new jets by 2026
LATAM Airlines will add over 40 new jets—including Airbus, Boeing and Embraer models—to its Brazilian fleet by 2026, boosting capacity, opening new routes and cutting emissions by up to 25%.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
LATAM Brazil begins Embraer E195‑E2 test flights ahead of fleet expansion
LATAM Brazil filed a plan to test Embraer E195‑E2 jets starting 17 August, with a firm order of 24 aircraft and options for 50 more, targeting regional expansion in South America.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
LATAM Airlines and Avianca earn international awards for sustainability and loyalty programs
LATAM Airlines won a sustainability award for its CO2BIO conservation project, while Avianca’s Lifemiles loyalty programme earned the Freddie Awards’ Up‑and‑Coming honour, underscoring industry focus on climate
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
LATAM Airlines earns cabin service award as passenger traffic rises in Colombia
LATAM Airlines was named the top South American cabin service provider in the APEX Best 2026 awards and reported a 5% rise in May passenger traffic to 7.2 million, with international traffic up 13.3% and new r
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
LATAM Brazil takes delivery of first Embraer E195‑E2 jet
LATAM Brazil received its first Embraer E195‑E2, part of a US$ 2.1 bn order for 24 jets to expand medium‑density routes, with deliveries slated for Q4 2026.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Latam Airlines Brazil offers R$160,000 hiring bonus for new Embraer E195‑E2 pilots
Latam Airlines Brazil will pay a R$160,000 bonus to pilots hired as captains for its new Embraer E195‑E2 jets, with recruitment open June 8‑28 and relaxed English‑proficiency rules.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
LATAM Airlines CEO signals Brazil work‑hour reform and fleet growth at IATA AGM
LATAM CEOs discussed Brazil's pending 6x1 work‑hour law, fleet expansion with Embraer 190‑E2 and A321XLR, and connectivity challenges in Peru and other South American airports.
4 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Latam expands fleet, launches pilot talent pool and award‑winning app
Latam was crowned Brazil’s top airline and best app, while launching a co‑pilot talent bank to staff its expanding fleet of A320 and E195‑E2 jets.

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