Embraer Reports Increased Deliveries in Q1

The manufacturer handed off 10 commercial aircraft and 29 executive jets.

Lorne Philipot

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at 06:30 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in Q1, representing a significant 47% increase compared to the same period last year.
Q1 deliveries included 10 commercial jets (up 43%), 29 executive jets (up 26%), and 5 defense aircraft (compared to none last year).
The company projects delivering between 80 and 85 commercial jets and 160 to 170 executive jets for the full year 2026.

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Aircraft manufacturer Embraer delivered ‌44 aircraft in the first quarter of this year.

The total, made public in a securities filing last week, represents growth of 47% compared with the same period last year.

Deliveries in Q1 included 10 commercial jets and 29 executive jets. The increase in commercial aircraft represents a 43% expansion over last year, while executive jets are up 26%.

The manufacturer delivered five defense aircraft in ⁠Q1, compared with none in the first quarter of 2025.

Embraer expects ⁠to deliver between 80 and 85 commercial jets and between ⁠160 and 170 executive jets in 2026.

The Brazilian company is the world’s third-largest aircraft maker, after Airbus and Boeing.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.