SAO PAULO, Brazil, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAM S.A. (BOVESPA: TAMM4; NYSE: TAM), today received another Airbus aircraft A320 that starts operating today November 17. This is the 13th Airbus A320/319 family incorporated this year into TAM's fleet, bringing the total to 94 aircraft, of which 72 are Airbus models -- 14 A319, 48 A320, and 10 A330. TAM expects its fleet to achieve 96 airplanes at the end of 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060418/SPTU001LOGO ) The aircraft is part of contracts that still foresee the acquisition of 60 Airbus aircraft -- 15 A319, 39 A320 and 6 A330 -- to be delivered until 2010. The contracts include the option of an additional 20 aircraft. TAM also announced the acquisition of 4 Boeing 777-300ER with another 4 options to be delivered in 2008. TAM's strategic plan foresees an operational fleet of 132 Airbus aircraft by the end of 2010. The new A320 aircraft will fly domestic routes as well as routes throughout South America, following the increase in demand observed over past months. According to ANAC (Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil), the Brazilian authority, the domestic market increased 13.5% in the period from January to October. During the same period, year-on-year, TAM increased 30.8%. The company held a 51.1% domestic market share in October 2006. Manufactured with high technology, the Airbus A320 has the capacity to transport up to 174 passengers. With this new A320, TAM strengthens its policy of operating a young aircraft fleet, offering more comfort to passengers with a high technology product. About TAM: TAM (http://www.tam.com.br/) has been the leader in the Brazilian domestic market for more than three years, and held a 51.1% domestic market share and 58.2% international market share at the end of October 2006. TAM operates regular flights to 48 destinations throughout Brazil. It serves 74 different cities in the domestic market through regional alliances. Additionally, it maintains code-share agreements with international airline companies that allow passengers to travel to a large number of destinations throughout the world. TAM was the first Brazilian airline company to launch a loyalty program. Currently, the program has over 3.3 million subscribers and has awarded more than 3.6 million tickets. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060418/SPTU001LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: TAM S.A. CONTACT: Investor Relations: +55-11-5582-9715, or Fax: +55-11-5582-8149, ; or Press Agency: +55-11-5582-8167, or Fax: +55-11-5582-8155, , for TAM S.A. Web site: http://www.tam.com.br/

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