Embraer’s Order Backlog Reaches Record $35.7 Billion
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced that its firm order backlog reached a record $35.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026, marking the highest level in the company’s history. The backlog increased by 3% compared to the previous quarter and 14% year-over-year.
The Commercial Aviation division’s backlog rose to $15.8 billion. During the third quarter, Embraer secured 36 firm orders and 30 purchase rights or options for its E2 family. These included firm orders for 20 E195-E2 aircraft from Abra Group, five E195-E2s from Binter, three E190-E2s from Luxair, and eight E190-E2s from ANA Holdings. Embraer received a total of 72 firm orders for its E2 family during the first nine months of 2026.
The Executive Aviation division’s backlog reached $8.2 billion, while Defense & Security rose to $6.1 billion and Services & Support reached $5.6 billion. The Defense & Security backlog increased by 56% year-over-year, with an order for two KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from the Colombian Air Force among the key developments during the quarter.
