Latam Unveils First Embraer E195‑E2 from $2.1 Billion Order

Overview

• Latam and Embraer presented the first Latam‑painted E195‑E2 at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility on Tuesday, June 9, and the aircraft remains in final assembly before a roughly 60‑day fleet introduction process.
• The presentation confirms a firm order for 24 E195‑E2 jets with 50 purchase options, a list price value of about US$2.1 billion reported by the companies.
• Latam plans to take deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and expects to receive about 12 of the jets within the year as it assigns routes and timetables.
• Embraer said it does not expect Brazil’s ANAC budget restriction and a 40% cut in some inspections to delay the first delivery, though the regulator announced a R$24 million restriction that reduces oversight actions.
• Configured for 136 seats, the E195‑E2 is smaller than Latam’s A320s and is intended to let the airline add frequencies, open medium‑density markets and better link regional cities to its international hubs.