Embraer projects 2,060 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jets in North America over the next 20 years

Embraer has released its 20-year Market Outlook for the North American market in which it forecasts 2,060 new jet deliveries in the 70 to 130-seat segment. It represents nearly 35% of the total worldwide demand for aircraft in this particular segment and is valued at US$96bn at list prices. Some 47% of the region’s new deliveries are expected to support market growth while 53% will replace ageing aircraft that will be retiring by 2034. Further growth is expected as full-service carriers restructure their intra-regional hub-and-spoke operations and deploy larger-capacity regional jets with premium seating in markets traditionally flown by 50-seat jets. The E175 has become a best-seller in its category with an 80% share of net orders in North America since 2013. Embraer’s 2015 Market Outlook identifies the 90 to 130-seat jet segment as another cornerstone in a new era that is expected to deliver healthier financial results. Favorable crew costs in a mainline carrier cost structure now make those jets an even more attractive economic alternative for domestic operations. The aircraft provide more seats on regional routes while right-sizing capacity in markets currently served by larger narrow-body aircraft. The E-Jets family has logged more than 1,560 orders and over 1,100 deliveries to date. Since they first entered revenue service in 2004, Embraer E-Jets have achieved a global market share of around 50% of orders and 60% of deliveries in the 70 to 130-seat segment. In North America, Embraer has more than 50% market share among aircraft in its segment with over 400 E-Jets delivered.