Embraer Records Best Second Quarter in 16 Years Following Delivery of 65 Aircraft
Brazilian airframe manufacturer Embraer closed the second quarter of 2026 with a historic performance, logging the delivery of 65 aircraft. This marks its highest shipment volume for this period in the last 16 years. The figure represents a 48% increase compared to the previous quarter and a solid 7% year-on-year growth.
With these results, the company’s total deliveries reached 109 aircraft for the first half of the year, outperforming the 91 units distributed during the same period in 2025 by approximately 20%. This operational momentum was driven by the continuity and progress of the production leveling initiatives implemented by the company.
Commercial Aviation Doubles Delivery Volumes
The Commercial Aviation segment demonstrated notable operational acceleration between April and June 2026:
- Quarterly Results: 20 new aircraft were delivered, doubling the volume of the previous quarter (1Q26), which recorded 10 deliveries, and surpassing the 19 units from the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) by 5%.
- Key Models: Deliveries included 6 units of the E195-E2, Embraer’s largest developed model for this market segment.
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Executive Aviation Maintains Sustained Demand
Meanwhile, the Executive Aviation division consolidated its volume leadership during the period, driven by solid operational execution and market interest in its light and midsize jets:
- Operational Figures: The delivery of 45 aircraft was completed during the quarter.
- Growth: This result represents a 55% surge compared to the previous quarter (29 aircraft in 1Q26) and an 18% year-on-year growth (38 aircraft in 2Q25).
Unlike the civil and corporate segments, the Defense & Security division recorded no deliveries during this quarter.
Outlook and Guidance for Year-End 2026
Despite seasonal fluctuations, Embraer keeps its financial and operational guidance unchanged for the end of the year. Full-year 2026 delivery projections remain within the following ranges:
- Commercial Aviation: Between 80 and 85 aircraft, which would signify a 6% year-on-year increase at its midpoint.
- Executive Aviation: Between 160 and 170 aircraft, likewise projecting a 6% year-on-year growth at the guidance midpoint.
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