LATAM Airlines

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Since the operator of Lima International Airport implemented a controversial transit fee, Peru’s largest airline LATAM has decided to discontinue six routes.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Peru is dropping six routes from Lima, citing a controversial transfer fee for international travelers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Airlines pivot to smaller narrowbodies in an evolving Latin American market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Preparing to take delivery of its first E195-E2 in 2026 and first A321XLR in 2027, LATAM expects the new fleet types will align with its focus on premium.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Embraer and Airbus are rounding out 2025 by making inroads with their smaller narrowbody offerings in Latin America.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
LATAM Airlines Brazil has unveiled seven new routes for 2026, including three long-haul additions from Sao Paulo.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group believes a potential law in Brazil banning carriers from charging for certain items could be detrimental to the industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
South and Central American airlines are confident, competitive and growing despite challenges.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Brazil’s National Monetary Council has approved loans for the country’s airlines, including the purchase of domestically built aircraft and SAF.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
LATAM ups the stakes in Brazil with its E195-E2 order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Taxes and fees applied on passengers are prompting a rallying call from Latin American airline executives for governments and others to address the situation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
The introduction of new Embraer E195-E2 jets into LATAM Airlines Group’s fleet will allow the Chile-based company to add 35 South American destinations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
While delivery of one 787 scheduled for this year is slipping into 2026, LATAM is striking a positive tone regarding Boeing's production progress.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
A long-time important customer of Embraer's in Brazil has arguably provided LATAM a blueprint for using the E195-E2: launch operator Azul.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Taxation and infrastructure woes dim prospects for the new airport serving Peru’s capital.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson
Avelo’s E195-E2 order is a milestone for Embraer, as the low-cost carrier will be the first U.S. airline to operate the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group is the latest customer to sign on for the Embraer E195-E2.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Lori Ranson
No airline has been spared from the barrage of geopolitical and economic uncertainty this year, but Latin American carriers are showing considerable hardiness.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group is hinting it could be in the market for smaller aircraft offerings from Airbus and Embraer.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
Will demand for premium air travel become a first-class problem?
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Airlines in Latin America are feeling good about their short-term prospects but are keeping a close watch on the second half of the year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
LATAM plans to spend $40 million upgrading 37 Airbus A319s, a subfleet that has provided the company flexibility as it faced aircraft delivery delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Aaron Karp
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks