LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer celebrate the beginning of the delivery process of the first E195-E2 in the history of the airline a total of 12 initials.
The new aircraft is expected to enter service in the coming days and reinforce the expansion of connectivity of LATAM, contributing to the continued growth of the airline's presence in the country, that has gone from operating in 44 airports six years ago 63 nowadays.
This aircraft is the first of the 12 planes E195-E2 whose delivery to LATAM is scheduled for the end of 2026. His arrival marks the next step in the plan announced in September 2025, when LATAM Airlines Group announced the acquisition of up to 74 airplanes of this model.
LATAM's first E195-E2
«We chose the E195-E2 with a clear objective: continue expanding LATAM's presence in Brazil in a sustainable way. With the E2, We will connect new markets—which present strong demand and economic potential—to our global network, which will allow us to overcome the milestone of 70 airports served in Brazil already in 2027 », explica Jerome Cadier, CEO of LATAM Airlines Brazil.
«We are proud to celebrate the delivery of the first E195-E2 of LATAM Airlines Brasil. This aircraft will play an important role in the company's strategy to expand its connectivity, offering the ideal combination of efficiency, operational flexibility and comfort. It is gratifying to see the E195-E2 contribute to connecting new destinations and support the development of air transport in Brazil.", says Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer.
The first airplanes E195-E2 de LATAM will begin operating between November 2026 and March 2027. In a first phase, the first 14 units of the E2 model will be destined to 42 routes, including eight new routes and four new destinations in the airline's network: Cabo Frio (RJ), Ji-Paraná (RO), Macaé (RJ) and Rondonópolis (MT).
Once these routes are inaugurated, LATAM Airlines Brazil will operate the most extensive domestic network in its history in the country. For 2027, The airline is already evaluating the feasibility of incorporating up to 18 additional destinations with this new aircraft model, continuing its strategy of expanding connectivity from its main operations centers (*hubs*) throughout the country.
The incorporation of E195-E2 increases airline fleet flexibility, allowing you to serve markets with different levels of demand and facilitate new connections. For 2027, delivery of other 12 aircraft of this model from LATAM Airlines Brasil.
After delivery, the first E195-E2 will move to the final stages prior to entering commercial service, which include customs procedures, the approval of the interior of the cabin and the completion of the certification process before the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) from Brazil.
LATAM Airlines Brasil is expected to complete certification to operate the E195-E2 approximately one year after announcing the acquisition of the aircraft. This period was reduced thanks to the joint work of various departments of both the airline and Embraer..
In an unprecedented initiative, LATAM used a manufacturer's demonstration aircraft, known as "Profit Hunter", to perform evacuation tests, evaluation flights and the training and qualification of pilots and cabin crew. This strategy halved, about, the time needed to complete these procedures, while maintaining all operational safety requirements and standards.
The LATAM E2 cabins
The new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft LATAM they will have 136 seats in a configuration 2-2 —without a middle seat— and will offer Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Premium Economy class will have up to 20 seating, depending on aircraft configuration.
In addition to offering greater legroom, Greater seat recline and improved inflight service in Premium Economy, The plane will have free Wi-Fi for registered members of LATAM Pass, USB-C ports in all seats and access to LATAM Play, the airline's entertainment platform that offers movies, television shows, music and other content.
The incorporation of the E195-E2 expands the capacity of LATAM to serve markets of various sizes and support the expansion of its network in Brazil, connecting more cities in a disciplined and economically viable way.
The E195-E2, the largest aircraft in the E-Jets E2 family of Embraer, combines operational efficiency and comfort; stands out for its fuel consumption up to 30 % minor compared to the first generation of E-Jets, an autonomy of 3.000 nautical miles (5.556 km) and fourth-generation *fly-by-wire* avionics. Developed from 20 years of operating experience, The E2 family incorporates aerodynamic and technological advances that reduce carbon emissions by up to 25 %. On the whole, The E-Jets and E-Jets E2 families have surpassed the 2.000 units delivered and are operated by more than 80 airlines in 50 countries.
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