Embraer closed the third quarter of 2026 with a record order backlog of USD 35.7 billion, the Brazilian manufacturer said in a press statement. The figure represents a 3% increase on the previous quarter and a 14% rise year-on-year, supported by bookings across all four of the company’s divisions: commercial aviation, executive aviation, defence and security, and services.
Commercial backlog and E2-family momentum
Embraer said commercial aviation accounted for USD 15.8 billion of the backlog, up 5% quarter-on-quarter and 4% year-on-year. During Q3 the company secured 36 firm orders and 30 purchase rights or options for its E2-family aircraft, underscoring continuing market interest in the regional E-jets.
| Division | Backlog | Quarter-on-quarter change |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial aviation | USD 15.8 billion | +5% |
| Executive aviation | USD 8.2 billion | +5% |
| Defence and Security | USD 6.1 billion | +56% year-on-year |
Major customer activity and fleet impact
Key commercial orders disclosed during the quarter include a firm order from Abra Group, described in Embraer’s statement as a pan-Latin American air transportation holding company headquartered in the United Kingdom, for 20 E195-E2 jets with 10 options and 15 purchase rights. Additional confirmations included five E195-E2 aircraft ordered by Binter and conversions by Luxair of three purchase rights into firm orders for E190-E2 jets. ANA Holdings added eight E190-E2s during the quarter, taking its total firm orders for that type to 23.
- Embraer recorded 72 firm orders for the E2 family in the first nine months of 2026.
- The company reported a commercial division book-to-bill ratio of 1.2 over the past 12 months.
- Executive aviation delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet and launched the Phenom 300EV during the quarter, with a division book-to-bill ratio of 1.4.
Defence, services and order book composition
Embraer’s Defence and Security division reported a backlog of USD 6.1 billion, a rise of 56% year-on-year. Its principal order in the quarter included a contract for two KC-39 aircraft, Embraer said. The executive aviation backlog stood at USD 8.2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing demand for business jets.
Embraer also emphasised that orders exceeded deliveries across its commercial line over the past 12 months, noting the 1.2 book-to-bill ratio as an indicator of net growth in commitments versus production output.
The Q3 backlog milestone signals sustained market appetite for Embraer’s regional and business jet portfolios as operators continue fleet renewals and network adjustments. The manufacturer’s mix of commercial, executive and defence orders underpins the company-wide backlog and will shape production and delivery priorities through the coming quarters, according to the published statement.
