Embraer lands at lower end of commercial jet target but 2025 deliveries rise
January 7, 2026
Embraer closed 2025 with a strong fourth-quarter performance that lifted total aircraft deliveries well above the previous year’s level, although commercial jet output finished at the lower end of the manufacturer’s original guidance.
The Brazilian airframer delivered 78 commercial aircraft during the year, only narrowly meeting its forecast range of 77 to 85 aircraft set at the start of 2025.
While the figure reflects steady demand for the E-Jet family, it underlines the continuing production and supply-chain constraints affecting the regional aircraft market.
Overall, Embraer handed over 244 aircraft across its commercial, executive and defence businesses during 2025, a marked increase on the 206 units delivered in 2024.
The final quarter proved decisive, with 91 aircraft delivered between October and December, comfortably ahead of both the preceding quarter and the same period a year earlier.
Embraer commercial deliveries stabilise after uneven year
Commercial aviation deliveries reached 32 aircraft in the fourth quarter, up from 20 in the third quarter and marginally ahead of the 31 delivered in the final quarter of 2024. The rebound helped Embraer secure its full-year target after a year characterised by uneven quarterly output.
The E195-E2 accounted for a significant portion of fourth-quarter activity, with 15 of the type delivered.
As the largest member of Embraer’s E2 family, the aircraft has been sold as a capacity-growth and fleet-renewal aircraft for airlines seeking lower operating costs and reduced emissions in the regional jet market.
The full-year total figure of 78 delivered commercial aircraft compares with 73 in 2024.
However, Embraer actually delivered more E2s in 2024, and the increase in total deliveries in 2025 was only due to the uptick in scope-compliant E175s to US regional carriers.
Business jets drive overall performance at Embraer
Embraer’s executive aviation division once again provided the strongest contribution to overall deliveries, particularly in the final quarter.
The company delivered 53 business jets in the three months to the end of December, well above the 41 recorded in the third quarter and ahead of the 44 delivered a year earlier.
For the full year, executive aviation deliveries reached 155 aircraft, placing Embraer at the upper end of its guidance range of 145 to 155 units.
The performance highlights the continued resilience of the business aviation market, particularly in the light and midsize jet categories.
The Phenom 300 remained the standout programme, with 23 aircraft delivered in the fourth quarter alone.
The type has retained its position as the world’s most delivered light jet for more than a decade.
Embraer defence output remains modest but steady
Deliveries from Embraer’s defence and security division were comparatively limited in volume but remained consistent with recent trends.
During the fourth quarter, the company handed over two KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft alongside four A-29 Super Tucano turboprops.
Across 2025, Embraer delivered 11 defence aircraft, compared with just three units in 2024.
While defence remains a smaller part of the group’s overall output, the KC-390 programme continues to attract international interest, particularly in Europe and NATO markets.
Year-on-year growth masks mixed dynamics
The increase to 244 total deliveries in 2025 represents a significant year-on-year improvement, but the underlying performance varied considerably by segment. Executive aviation accounted for the majority of growth, while commercial aircraft deliveries remained broadly flat compared with Embraer’s longer-term ambitions.
Quarterly data underline the importance of the final months of the year. Fourth-quarter deliveries of 91 aircraft exceeded both the 62 recorded in the third quarter and the 75 delivered in the same period of 2024, enabling Embraer to meet its annual guidance across all business lines.
Looking ahead, attention is likely to focus on whether Embraer can lift commercial jet output as supply chains stabilise and airline demand strengthens.
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