Sets a new all-time high record once again
Embraer registered a backlog of US$ 35.7bn in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q-26), up 3% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) from the previous all-time high and up 14% year-over-year (yoy).
Commercial Aviation reported a US$ 15.8bn backlog in 3Q26, up 5% qoq and up 4% yoy. The third quarter was marked by strong commercial activity as Embraer received 36 firm orders and 30 purchase rights or options for its E2-family.
Abra Group placed a firm order for 20 E195-E2 aircraft, with an additional 10 purchase options and 15 purchase rights, bringing the total potential order up to 45 aircraft. Binter ordered 5 additional E195-E2 aircraft and secured 4 additional purchase rights.
Purchase rights
Luxair converted 3 existing purchase rights for E190-E2 into firm orders and secured 1 additional purchase right, bringing its total order book to 9 aircraft. ANA Holdings ordered 8 additional E190-E2 aircraft, expanding the agreement announced in 2025 and increasing its total firm orders to 23 aircraft.
Year-to-date, Embraer has received 72 firm orders for its E2-family jets, contributing to a 1.2x book-to-bill ratio in Commercial Aviation over the past 12 months.
Executive Aviation posted a record-high US$ 8.2bn backlog, up 5% qoq and up 12% yoy. During 3Q-26, Embraer launched the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of the world’s most delivered light jet for 14 consecutive years.
New technologies
The model incorporates new technologies designed to enhance operational safety, including Garmin Emergency Autoland, which enables automated landings in emergency situations.
In Defense & Security, the backlog reached US$ 6.1bn in 3Q26, marginally up qoq and up 56% yoy. The main highlight of the period was the signing of a contract for the acquisition of 2 KC-390 Millennium by the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC). The order expands the aircraft’s footprint in Latin America and reinforces its growing international presence.
Services & Support reported a record-high US$ 5.6bn backlog, up 2% qoq and 14% yoy. During 3Q-26, new long-term service agreements were announced, including the ones for Portugalia’s fleet of 19 E190 aircraft and Alliance Airlines’ fleet of 40 E190 aircraft. Embraer also extended the term of the Pool Program agreement covering Western Air’s fleet of 9 ERJ 145 aircraft.
