Embraer has reported an all-time-record backlog of US$26.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), exceeding the previous historical high set in the final quarter of 2024. The global aerospace firm delivered 30 aircraft in the period, representing a 20% increase compared to the 25 deliveries in the same quarter last year. These deliveries accounted for 13% of Embraer’s 2025 full-year delivery guidance midpoint of 231 aircraft – ahead of the five-year average of 11% for Q1.
In the Commercial Aviation segment, Embraer delivered seven aircraft, meeting 9% of its annual delivery target of 81 (midpoint of 77–85 guidance). This was slightly below the historical Q1 average of 12%, largely due to supply chain constraints and commercial delays, which prevented the delivery of two additional aircraft. Notable customers in Q1 included American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Horizon Air, Porter, AerCap and Azorra. The commercial backlog stood at US$10.0 billion, a slight 2% decrease quarter-over-quarter. A significant order from ANA Holdings for 15 E190-E2 jets, with options for five more, is expected to be included later in 2025.
Executive Aviation saw a record US$7.6 billion backlog, up 3% from Q4 2024. The division delivered 23 aircraft – a 28% increase over the previous year and 15% of the full-year target, outperforming its five-year average. The Phenom 300 series continued its dominance, maintaining its position as the best-selling and most-delivered light jet globally for the 13th consecutive year.
The Defence & Security division reported a US$4.2 billion backlog. Uruguay converted five A-29 Super Tucano options into firm orders, adding to a previous commitment. Selections of the KC-390 Millennium by Sweden and Slovakia, and the A-29 by Portugal and Panama, are not yet counted as contracts remain pending.
Finally, the Services & Support segment maintained a stable US$4.6 billion backlog. A highlight was a new agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading airline, which became the first African operator to adopt Embraer’s ECIP system for its 68-strong fleet, aiming to optimise inventory and reduce costs.
