Embraer delivers 22 commercial jets in Q3 2026, targeting up to 85 this year
Brazilian airframer Embraer handed over 22 commercial jets during the third quarter of 2026, marking a 10% rise over the same period last year, driven by steady regional deliveries to global carriers.
Embraer reported delivering 22 commercial aircraft during the third quarter of 2026, up 10% from the 20 units delivered in both the third quarter of 2025 and the second quarter of 2026. Across all segments—commercial, executive, and defense—the manufacturer handed over 66 aircraft, compared to 62 in the third quarter of 2025.
The commercial tally comprised 11 E175 jets alongside 11 E-Jets E2, specifically four E190-E2 and seven E195-E2 airframes. This marks a shift from Q3 2025, when deliveries included seven E175s and 13 E2 variants. Deliveries went to operators including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Mexicana, Virgin Australia, Azul, Airlink, and Porter Airlines.
Through the first nine months of 2026, commercial handovers reached 52 aircraft, a 13% increase compared to 46 in the corresponding period of 2025. To meet its full-year guidance of 80 to 85 commercial deliveries, Embraer must transfer between 28 and 33 regional jets in the fourth quarter.
In executive aviation, deliveries remained stable at 41 aircraft for the quarter, reaching 115 year-to-date toward an annual target of 160 to 170. Defense accounted for three handovers: one C-390 Millennium for Uzbekistan and two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for Paraguay.
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