LATAM Brazil Takes Delivery of First Embraer E195-E2: 42 Routes Planned
LATAM Airlines Brazil has begun the delivery process for its first Embraer E195-E2, the first of 12 due by the end of 2026.
By The Aviation Hub
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Update, 9 October 2026, 12:01
AeroTime reports that the delivery was formally declared by both companies on 8 October 2026, and that the aircraft is expected to enter service within days once customs clearance, cabin interior approval and ANAC certification are complete.
Embraer says the E195-E2 burns up to 30% less fuel than first-generation E-Jets, has a range of 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 km) and features fourth-generation fly-by-wire controls. AeroTime also notes the manufacturer claims the E2 family cuts carbon emissions by up to 25% compared with earlier types.
Embraer has now delivered more than 2,000 E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft in total, with the combined family operated by more than 80 airlines across 50 countries, according to AeroTime.
LATAM Airlines Brazil has taken delivery of its first LATAM E195-E2, with Airline Geeks reporting that the handover took place on Thursday. It is the first of 12 examples due to arrive by the end of 2026, and the opening chapter of an order that could eventually cover 74 aircraft.
The acquisition is significant for both parties. For LATAM it marks the airline's first-ever Embraer aircraft, and for Embraer it adds one of South America's largest carriers to the E195-E2's growing operator list.
What LATAM Has Ordered
According to Airline Geeks, LATAM Airlines Group placed 24 firm orders for the E195-E2 last year, with an additional 50 purchase options. Aviation24.be reports that the September 2025 announcement covered up to 74 aircraft in total, with 12 scheduled to arrive by the end of 2026 and a further 12 planned for 2027.
All aircraft will be operated by LATAM Brazil rather than other carriers within the wider LATAM Group.
The Cabin and Onboard Product
The E195-E2s will be configured with 136 seats in a two-by-two layout, meaning no passenger sits in a middle seat. Airline Geeks notes the cabin will offer both Economy and Premium Economy classes.
Aviation24.be adds that Premium Economy will comprise up to 20 seats, depending on configuration, with additional legroom and recline. Every seat will carry a USB-C port, and passengers will have access to LATAM Play, the airline's entertainment platform. Free Wi-Fi will be available for registered LATAM Pass members.
What Must Happen Before Service Entry
The aircraft cannot fly passengers immediately. Airline Geeks explains that LATAM must first secure approval for its cabin interior, complete the certification process with Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and clear customs procedures.
Aviation24.be reports that LATAM and Embraer used Embraer's own "Profit Hunter" demonstration aircraft to carry out evacuation demonstrations, evaluation flights and crew training ahead of delivery. The two companies say this approach roughly halved the time those procedures would otherwise have required.
The Routes and New Destinations
Once the first 14 E195-E2s are in service, between November 2026 and March 2027, Aviation24.be reports they will operate across 42 routes, including eight new connections. Four destinations will be entirely new to the LATAM network: Cabo Frio, Ji-Paraná, Macaé and Rondonópolis.
The airline currently serves 63 Brazilian airports, up from 44 six years ago. It aims to surpass 70 airports served in Brazil by 2027 and is assessing up to 18 further potential destinations.
You can explore the wider Embraer E195-E2 fleet and its operators using our Aircraft Search tool.
What the CEOs Said
Jerome Cadier, CEO of LATAM Airlines Brazil, said in a news release quoted by Airline Geeks: "We chose the E195-E2 with a clear objective: to continue expanding LATAM's presence in Brazil sustainably. With the E2, we will connect new markets with strong demand and economic potential to our global network, allowing us to surpass the milestone of 70 airports served in Brazil as early as 2027."
Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer, added: "It is rewarding to see the E195-E2 helping to connect new destinations and supporting the development of air transport in Brazil."
Where the LATAM E195-E2 Fits in the Market
Airline Geeks notes that Avelo is the only US-based carrier to have selected the E195-E2, while Canada's Porter Airlines currently operates the type. LATAM Brazil now becomes the highest-profile South American operator of the aircraft.
The type is well suited to thinner domestic Brazilian routes where a narrowbody widebody would be uneconomical, and the all-aisle-seat configuration gives it a product advantage over conventional three-by-three jets on shorter sectors.
The Bottom Line
LATAM Brazil's first Embraer E195-E2 has been delivered, and the airline has a clear plan: 12 aircraft by year-end, 12 more in 2027, and a network that stretches beyond 70 Brazilian airports. Certification with ANAC and customs clearance must be completed before passenger services begin, with the deployment programme pointing to a November 2026 service start. Four brand-new destinations and eight new routes will follow as the fleet builds up.
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