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LATAM Airlines fleet expansion and new jets

Entities: Embraer · Latam Airlines Brasil · Scott Bessent · Porter Airlines · ANAC

Overview

By the end of 2026 LATAM Airlines Group will operate about 410 aircraft, adding more than 40 next‑generation jets – Airbus A320neo/A321neo, Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and Embraer E190‑E2/E195‑E2 – and will receive its first Airbus A321XLR in 2027. The mixed‑fleet programme is designed to cut fuel burn and CO₂ emissions by 20‑25 % and supports the carrier’s net‑zero‑by‑2050 target. LATAM was named Brazil’s best airline and its mobile app the top‑rated in the country, prompting a R$115 million investment in a new lounge at Guarulhos. To staff the expanding fleet the airline opened a pilot talent bank and offered a R$160 000 signing bonus to captains for the incoming E195‑E2 fleet, temporarily suspending the ICAO‑4 English‑proficiency requirement. The first Embraer E195‑E2 was delivered in June 2026 and will enter service in the fourth quarter, part of a US$2.1 billion order for 24 aircraft with 50 optional units. Test flights are scheduled for August, with routes planned across Brazil and studies for deployment in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile. The rollout will add 25‑30 new destinations, eight new routes and four new bases, expanding the domestic network to 67 cities. At the IATA AGM LATAM’s CEO discussed Brazil’s 6‑day‑on‑1‑day‑off work‑hour reform for ground staff and outlined further fleet plans, including 24 Embraer 190‑E2 aircraft with up to 50 options and potential use of the A321XLR on Brazil‑Peru routes. LATAM earned the APEX Best cabin‑service award for South America as passenger traffic rose 5 % YoY to 7.2 million in May, with capacity up 10.8 % and new long‑haul Fortaleza‑Miami service. The group also received a sustainability prize for its CO2BIO initiative, protecting 420 000 ha and avoiding 3.75 million t CO₂, and was ranked the fifth‑most sustainable carrier by S&P Global.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Latam expands domestic network with Embraer E195‑E2 jets

    Latam will launch its Embraer E195‑E2 fleet in November, adding 42 routes, four new bases and expanding to 67 Brazilian cities, while the first jet receives engines and heads for cabin certification.

  2. 8 days 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.

  3. 23 days 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.

  4. 26 days 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.

  5. 29 days 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%.

  6. about 1 month 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.

  7. about 1 month 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

  8. about 2 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​

  9. about 2 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.

  10. about 2 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.

  11. about 2 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.

  12. 2 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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