Embraer registered a backlog of US$35.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), marking a new all-time high for the Brazil-based aerospace company. The figure represents a 3% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) increase from its previous all-time high, and a 14% year-over-year (yoy) increase.
Embraer’s Commercial Aviation division reported a US$15.8 billion backlog in 3Q26, up 5% qoq and up 4% yoy. The third quarter of 2026 saw strong commercial activity as Embraer received 36 firm orders and 30 purchase rights or options for its E2 family of jets.
Abra Group, the Latin American multinational air transport holding company, placed a firm order for 20 E195-E2 aircraft, with an additional 10 purchase options and 15 purchase rights, bringing its total potential order up to 45 aircraft.
Binter Canarias, the regional air carrier operating inter-island services within the Canary Islands, ordered five additional E195-E2 aircraft and secured four additional purchase rights.
Luxair, the flag carrier airline of Luxembourg, converted three existing purchase rights for E190-E2 into firm orders and secured one additional purchase right, bringing its total order book to nine aircraft.
Japan-based ANA Holdings ordered eight 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 its Commercial Aviation division over the past 12 months.
Executive Aviation activity
Embraer’s Executive Aviation division posted a record high US$8.2 billion backlog, up 5% qoq and up 12% yoy. During 3Q26, Embraer launched the Phenom 300EV, which the latest evolution of the world’s most delivered light jet for 14 consecutive years.
The latest model incorporates new technologies designed to enhance operational safety, including Garmin Emergency Autoland, which enables automated landings in emergency situations. Triple-certified by ANAC, the FAA, and EASA, the aircraft has become the first light jet certified with this technology.
Additionally, Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, the US-based fractional private jet company. The new generation of the aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E in the mid-size segment, has also received triple certification. The Executive Aviation division ended 3Q26 with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x over the past 12 months.
Defence & Security
The backlog of Embraer’s Defence & Security division reached US$6.1 billion 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 air and space force of Colombia.
Defence & Security currently has 43 firm orders for KC-390 Millennium military transport, and 25 for A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, resulting in a 2.9x book-to-bill ratio over the past 12 months.
Services & Support
Embraer’s Services & Support division reported a record-high US$5.6 billion backlog, up 2% qoq and 14% yoy. During 3Q26, new long-term service agreements were announced, including for Portugalia’s fleet of 19 E190 aircraft and Alliance Airlines’ fleet of 40 E190 aircraft.
Embraer also extended the term of the pool programme agreement covering Western Air’s fleet of nine ERJ 145 aircraft. On the Executive Aviation front, the division signed 69 Executive Care contracts, totalling approximately US$53 million.
Regarding Defence & Security, the business unit also signed a new agreement for the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana’s (FAC) KC-390 Millennium fleet, renewed the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) agreement for the Fuerza Aérea de Chile’s (FACH) A-29 Super Tucano fleet, and expanded the scope of the Training Means agreement for Sweden.
Services & Support ended the quarter with a 1.3x book-to-bill ratio over the past 12 months.
