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LATAM Airlines to add 12 Embraer E195-E2s by the end of 2026

LATAM Airlines plans to close 2026 with 12 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, expanding its fleet with Embraer’s latest-generation regional jet. The announcement underscores continued fleet growth and the E195-E2’s role in LATAM’s future capacity strategy.

Aviation Week

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LATAM to Launch Embraer E195-E2 Service in Brazil With Four New Destinations and Eight Routes

LATAM will begin deploying its first Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in Brazil this fall, with service to four new destinations and eight new routes, alongside higher frequencies across its domestic network. The expansion was announced as the airline reported a $125 million second-quarter profit.

FlightGlobal

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2Excel Aviation eyes Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short as potential fleet addition

Bloomberg

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LATAM beats quarterly expectations and raises full-year guidance despite high fuel costs

LATAM Airlines Group reported quarterly earnings above expectations and increased its full-year guidance, citing more favorable operating conditions for the rest of the year. The outlook signals improving confidence in the carrier’s performance even as elevated fuel prices continue to pressure airline economics.

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SES wins LATAM inflight-connectivity deal for 60+ Airbus and Embraer jets as satellite operator targets broader transformation

SES will provide LATAM’s multi-orbit, electronically steerable antenna inflight-connectivity solution across more than 60 Airbus and Embraer twinjets, including its future E195-E2 fleet. The agreement comes as SES reports declining first-half revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while saying its Iris² deal is days from completion.

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Brazil sets $96.5mn in domestic loans for LATAM, GOL, Azul

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LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer outlines new cabin plans, Wi‑Fi rollout and lounge expansion, with A321XLR arrival

LATAM’s Chief Experience, Brand & Customer Officer Paulo Miranda lays out the carrier’s customer-experience agenda, including new cabin concepts, a Wi‑Fi rollout, and expanded lounge offering. The plan is positioned around the upcoming arrival of the A321XLR as a key element of the aircraft-led refresh.

Inflight Online

LATAM adds 13 next-generation aircraft in H1 2026; targets 40+ deliveries by year-end

LATAM Airlines Group says it is adding 13 next-generation aircraft in the first half of 2026 and expects more than 40 new aircraft by year-end. The carrier frames the move as progress on its fleet-renewal programme, aimed at strengthening capacity and connectivity across South America.