Brazilian planemaker Embraer has delivered 30 aircraft in the first quarter of 2025, five more compared to the same period in 2024. The Commercial Aviation backlog fell by $1.1 billion.
In a statement, published on April 22, 2025, Embraer announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
In the last three months, the company reported a total backlog of $26.4 billion, which the planemaker said “surpassed the all-time historical high.” This is an increase of $5.3 billion from $21.1 billion in the same quarter of 2024, showing a 25% growth.
In the first quarter of 2025, Embraer delivered 30 aircraft, making up 13% of its goal to deliver 231 aircraft for the year across both Executive and Commercial Aviation business units. The company’s target for 2025 was between 222 and 240 aircraft.
In the Commercial Aviation division, the backlog fell by $1.1 billion to $10 billion in Q1 2025, which is a 2% decrease from the previous quarter.
In Q1 of 2025, the Commercial Aviation division delivered seven new aircraft, representing 9% of the company’s annual target of 81 aircraft. This is slightly lower than the 12% average for the first quarter over the last five years. Embraer mentioned that this is due to “ongoing supply chain challenges.”
“We should highlight we were unable to deliver two additional aircraft during the quarter because of commercial issues,” the planemaker said.
Embraer reported that ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways in Japan, has ordered 15 E190-E2 aircraft with options for five more. However, this order is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2025.
In the Executive Aviation division, the backlog reached $7.6 billion in Q1 2025, up 3% compared to the Q4 of 2024. This marks a $3 billion increase, representing a 66% growth.
The unit delivered 23 jets in Q1 2025, including 14 light jets and nine midsize jets. This is a 28% increase from the 18 jets delivered in Q1 2024, accounting for 15% of the company’s annual goal of 150 aircraft.
In February 2025, the Phenom 300 series was recognized as the world’s best-selling and most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). In the same announcement, the institution confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row in 2024.
Embraer’s Defense & Security unit reported a backlog of $4.2 billion for Q1 2025. The planemaker said that the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Uruguayan Ministry of National Defense (MDN) confirmed their order for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft during this time.
This order follows a commitment made in August 2024, when the Uruguayan Air Force placed a firm order for one aircraft along with options for five more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The deal also covers mission equipment, logistics services, and a flight simulator.
Embraer also reported that the Services & Support unit’s backlog stayed around $4.6 billion in Q1 of 2025. South Africa-based regional airline Airlink was the highlight of the period with a spare parts support agreement for its entire fleet of 68 Embraer aircraft.
Embraer announced that the airline will be the first in Africa to use the tailored Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) system, aimed at improving inventory management and lowering operational expenses for its fleet.
