Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer reported a firm order backlog of $32.1 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive record for the company and a 22% increase from the year-ago period.
The commercial aviation segment led the growth with orders valued at $15 billion, up 50% year-over-year. Executive aviation orders stood at $7.6 billion, remaining stable compared to the prior year. This backlog reflects strong demand across Embraer’s key divisions.
During the quarter, Embraer delivered 44 aircraft, a 47% rise from 30 deliveries in the first quarter of 2025. Commercial aviation accounted for 10 deliveries, including three E195-E2, the largest model in its lineup, six E175s, and one E190-E2. Executive aviation saw 29 deliveries, up 26%, comprising 16 light jets (one Phenom 100 and 15 Phenom 300), nine Praetor 400s, and four Praetor 600s.
The company also posted a net profit of $112.3 million for the quarter, more than triple the previous year’s figure, with revenues growing 44%.