LATAM Airlines Group plans to expand its fleet to approximately 410 aircraft by the end of 2026, building on a 2025 close with more than 370 aircraft and 26 new additions. The strategy incorporates deliveries from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer, including 41 aircraft in 2026 alone, comprising Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A320/A321neos, and the first Embraer E195-E2 regional jets.
The initial Embraer E195-E2 arrives in the second half of 2026, with 12 to 14 units scheduled through 2027. These jets target secondary cities and thinner routes, offering lower operating costs, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions compared to larger narrowbodies. LATAM ordered 24 E2s in September 2025, basing them at São Paulo Guarulhos, Brasília, and Fortaleza for domestic operations initially.
In Brazil, the fleet reaches 172 aircraft following the first 2026 delivery of an Airbus A320neo, enhancing capacity on key domestic routes amid 8-10% annual growth aligned with demand. Long-haul expansion continues via Boeing 787-9s, supporting new routes to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Cape Town launched in 2025, alongside domestic additions like Caldas Novas and Uberaba.
CEO Robert Alvo described the Boeing 787 arrival as a sign of a modern, efficient, sustainable fleet. LATAM Brazil CEO Jerome Cadier emphasized profitable growth in a rationalized market post-restructurings by LATAM, GOL, and Azul, while noting risks from Brazil’s tax reform proposals.