Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 66 aircraft during the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), marking the best third-quarter delivery performance in the company’s history. The result represents a 6% year-over-year (YoY) increase and a 2% quarter-over-quarter uptick.
Through the first nine months of 2026, the OEM reached a total of 175 aircraft deliveries—a 14% increase compared to the 153 units shipped during the same period in 2025. This growth was largely driven by its production-leveling initiatives.
Operating Performance by Business Segment
Delivery momentum throughout the third quarter demonstrated solid results across the manufacturer’s commercial, business aviation, and defense divisions.
Commercial Aviation: Balanced Mix Between E-Jets and the E2 Family
The Commercial Aviation business unit delivered a total of 22 new aircraft during 3Q26, split evenly between its platforms:
- 11 E175 aircraft
- 11 E2 family aircraft
This volume represents 10% growth both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, compared to the 20 units recorded in both comparative periods.
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Executive Aviation and Production Leveling
In Executive Aviation, Embraer delivered 41 new business jets during the quarter. Volume remained flat year-over-year, reflecting progress made under the production-leveling scheme rolled out over the past two years, which is designed to steadily smooth out the traditional seasonal concentration of deliveries in the second half of the year.
Defense & Security
The Defense & Security division logged 3 deliveries in 3Q26, improving on the single aircraft delivered during the same period last year:
- 1 KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft
- 2 A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft
Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Looking ahead to the end of fiscal year 2026, Embraer reaffirmed its full-year delivery guidance across all segments:
- Commercial Aviation: Expected to deliver between 80 and 85 aircraft, representing a 6% year-over-year increase at the midpoint.
- Executive Aviation: Forecasts between 160 and 170 business jets, likewise reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase at the midpoint.
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