Embraer, the Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, has announced the figure for its Q1 2026 backlog of aircraft to be delivered has reached $32.1 billion (approximately £23.7 billion), its sixth consecutive all‑time highest backlog figure.
Success in São Paulo
Having delivered more than 8,000 executive, commercial and military aircraft since its inception in 1969, Embraer is well-established as one of the most successful companies within the aviation sector worldwide. However, the latest figures from the company highlight a particularly strong start to 2026, with the current backlog figures representing a 50% increase on those from the first financial quarter of 2025. Additionally, in its backlog report, Embraer highlights, among other key statistics, that Finnair has placed a substantial order for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2.
Across all of its business units, Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in Q1 of 2026, marking a 47% increase compared to the 30 deliveries it made in Q1 of 2025. Of the 44 aircraft delivered, 29 were executive or business aircraft (small Phenom and medium Praetor jets), 10 were commercial aircraft (E175, E190-E2 and E195-E2) and 5 were defence and security aircraft (KC-390 Millenium and A-29 Super Tucano).
Embraer Staying Strong in 2026
Embraer’s lineup of fuel-efficient aircraft, in particular the E-Jet family (E-190 and E195-E2) has proven to be popular amid aircraft fuel shortages that have arisen due to ongoing conflict in Iran and neighbouring countries. The E195-E2 is a narrow-body regional jet aircraft that can carry 132 passengers and boasts improvements such as quieter operation and reduced carbon emissions. It has already found its place in the fleets of KLM Cityhopper, Azul Brazilian Airlines and many other carriers scattered across the globe.
Although the Iran war has had impacts on aircraft production worldwide, especially for the larger manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, the outlook for Embraer’s operations remains mostly positive.
Embraer, a Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation, is one of the world’s leading companies in commercial aviation and defence aviation solutions. It develops and manufactures aircraft and systems on board, as well as providing leasing, equipment and technical support to its customers. It is the world’s third largest producer of civil aircraft.
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