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Airlines
LATAM Boeing 767 Returns Due to Technical Issue
A LATAM Airlines Peru Boeing 767-300ER experienced a technical issue on October 16 while operating flight #LA2424 from Lima, Peru, to São Paulo, Brazil. During the flight, the crew squawked the emergency code 7700 and returned to Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. The aircraft reportedly began descending and turning back over Peru’s Ica region. Oxygen masks deployed in the cabin…
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Embraer and LATAM Sign New Agreement
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a component support agreement covering 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline. In addition to the 24 firm orders, LATAM holds purchase options for another 50 aircraft. Under the agreement, Embraer’s Pool Program will provide component support for LATAM’s E195-E2 fleet, covering more than 300 aircraft components through maintenance,…
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LATAM Airlines Brazil Welcomes Its First Embraer E195-E2
LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer have begun the delivery process for the airline’s first Embraer E195-E2, marking a new milestone in LATAM’s fleet expansion. The aircraft is the first of 12 scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026, as part of an agreement announced in September 2025 covering up to 74 aircraft. The first E195-E2s are expected to enter…
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LATAM Flight Returns to Gate After Baby Suffers Severe Finger Injury from Seatbelt
An incident occurred on a LATAM Airlines Brasil flight scheduled to depart from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. The event took place while the Airbus A319 operating flight LA3122 was being towed toward the taxiway for takeoff. According to preliminary information from passengers on board, an infant suffered a severe finger injury during an…
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LATAM Airbus A320 Veers Off Runway in Cascavel
A LATAM Airlines Brasil Airbus A320, registration PR-MYO, operating flight #LA3858 from São Paulo/Guarulhos to Cascavel, veered off the runway after landing at Cascavel Regional Airport. The incident occurred at around 09:55 local time, with the aircraft coming to a stop on the grass beyond the paved surface. No injuries were reported. Rainy weather conditions were affecting the area at…
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LATAM Unveils Its First E195-E2 Aircraft
LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft after it was painted at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos. The airline announced that deliveries of the new-generation aircraft are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. LATAM expects the E195-E2 to strengthen domestic and international connectivity by increasing capacity on medium-density routes. According to the…
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Airlines
LATAM to Roll Out “Sharkskin” Coating Across Entire 777 Fleet
One of Latin America’s largest airlines, LATAM Airlines, has decided to expand the AeroSHARK coating across its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet after being satisfied with trial results. Known as “AeroSHARK” — often referred to as “sharkskin” technology — the riblet surface film consists of microscopic grooves applied along the aircraft fuselage in the direction of airflow. This structure reduces turbulence-induced…
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LATAM Pilot Detained During Boarding
LATAM Airlines Brasil confirmed that a pilot based in São Paulo was detained by police prior to a scheduled flight. According to Itatiaia, the 60-year-old pilot was taken into custody by São Paulo Civil Police during the boarding process of flight LA3900, which was scheduled to operate between São Paulo/Congonhas and Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont. The pilot is alleged to…
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LATAM Closed 2025 with US$1.5 Billion Profit
LATAM Airlines Group closed 2025 with a net profit of US$1.5 billion. Representing a 49.4% year-over-year increase in profitability, the result further reinforced the company’s position as the largest airline group in the Southern Hemisphere. The group carried 87.4 million passengers throughout the year, maintaining its operational growth trajectory. The company’s operating revenues increased by 11.2% to US$14.5 billion, while…
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LATAM Aircraft Evacuated Due to Fire in Baggage Handling Vehicle
A LATAM Brasil Airbus A320 was evacuated at Guarulhos International Airport due to a fire in the baggage handling vehicle. The fire occurred on the PR-MHR registered Airbus A320, which was scheduled to operate flight LA3418 from São Paulo/Guarulhos to Porto Alegre. Passengers were evacuated using the emergency slides and taken to a safe area. LATAM issued the following statement…
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