Embraer expects to gradually increase production of its E-Jet family in the coming years with the goal of reaching annual deliveries of around 100 aircraft by 2027 or 2028.
The outlook was outlined as the Brazilian manufacturer presented its financial results for 2025, indicating that the ramp-up will occur in stages rather than through a rapid expansion of output.
The company delivered 78 commercial jets in 2025, slightly above the 73 aircraft handed over the previous year. For 2026, Embraer expects deliveries to rise to between 80 and 85 E-Jets.
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Reaching the 100-aircraft milestone has been discussed by company executives in recent years as a medium-term production objective. The plan depends in part on improvements in the aerospace supply chain, which has faced disruptions since the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the constraints affecting the industry has been the availability of engines. The E-Jet E2 family is powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, the same engine family used on several Airbus narrowbody aircraft. Delays in deliveries of those engines have affected production plans across the sector.
Despite those challenges, Embraer expects its suppliers to meet the production levels needed for the gradual increase in output.
Demand for the aircraft remains strong
The company ended 2025 with a backlog of 459 commercial jets, compared with 343 a year earlier. Orders placed during the year included 64 units of the first-generation E175 and 157 aircraft from the newer E2 family.
The E-Jet line forms a central part of Embraer’s commercial aviation business, covering the 80- to 146-seat segment of the market. The aircraft compete with larger narrowbodies such as the Airbus A220 and smaller versions of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, while also serving regional markets that require lower capacity.
Beyond production plans, Embraer has also been exploring ways to expand its industrial footprint. In February the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian conglomerate Adani to study the possibility of assembling E175 regional jets in India.
The proposal includes cooperation on aircraft orders, supply chain development, maintenance services and pilot training. Embraer estimates the Indian market could require at least 500 aircraft in the 80- to 146-seat category over the next two decades.
In addition to its commercial aircraft activity, Embraer also increased deliveries in other divisions last year. The company delivered 155 business jets in 2025, up from 130 in 2024, while military deliveries reached 11 aircraft, including KC-390 transport jets and A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.
