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Embraer’s backlog reached US$35.7 billion in 3Q26, setting a new all-time high once again
October 23, 2026
São Paulo (SP), Brazil, October 23, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, registered a backlog of US$35.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), up 3% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) from the previous all-time high and up 14% year-over-year (yoy).
Commercial Aviation reported a US$15.8 billion 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. 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$8.2 billion backlog, up 5% qoq and up 12% yoy. During 3Q26, Embraer launched the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of the world’s most delivered light jet for 14 consecutive years. The 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 new generation of the aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E in the midsize segment, has also received triple certification. Executive Aviation ended the quarter with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x over the past 12 months.
In Defense & Security, the backlog 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 order expands the aircraft's footprint in Latin America and reinforces its growing international presence. Defense & 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 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 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. On the Executive Aviation front, the division signed 69 Executive Care contracts, totaling approximately US$53 million. Regarding Defense & 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.
Further details on the backlog, as well as the 3Q26 deliveries, are available here.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.