Embraer

The first half of 2025 saw Embraer stay consistent with the prior year in terms of airliner deliveries but neither Comac or ATR could match their 2024 output.

This week's Flight Friday looks at utilization in Europe of Embraer’s E170/E175s, E190/E195s and its E2s, given the Brazilian OEM's successful Paris Air Show.

A large part of Embraer's commercial aircraft backlog could be at risk of serious disruption if an escalating political dispute between the U.S. and Brazil cannot be settled.

Airliner manufacturers have secured significant new orders in recent times that extend their production backlogs, for some programs equal to a year or more of output.

The E2 family has not sold as well as Embraer had hoped, as the market for it remains fragmented and complicated.

AirAsia may be preparing to announce a significant Airbus aircraft order soon, as it continues negotiations with manufacturers.

Embraer delivered 38 executive jets during the second quarter of 2025, compared to 27 for the same period a year ago–an increase from 23 during the first quarter of 2025.

African startup flyGuinea is planning to launch Embraer E1 operations in March or April 2026.

Embraer delivered the first four A-29 Super Tucano light fighters on June 30 that were ordered last year by the Paraguay air force.

Looking at commercial aircraft deliveries in May from manufacturers beyond Airbus and Boeing shows that Comac handed over the highest number of aircraft to customers.

A new Embraer report highlights the potential of intra-African air connectivity to boost economic growth and development on the continent.

Embraer has opened its new MRO facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport and secured a maintenance contract with CommuteAir there.

Given how important incumbency is in the industry, Embraer's current E1 operator base is the most promising potential market for its E2 aircraft.

The total number of used business jets available for sale in June 2025 declined 2% compared to a year ago.

A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.

Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.

Embraer is enhancing its focus on the Indian aviation market with a new office and promoting its E-Jets to boost connectivity.

As the 2025 Paris Air Show draws to a close, the event's orderbook is not as full as had been anticipated in the preceding weeks.

The airframer will instead focus on upgrading the E175-E1 and selling its E2 variants.

South African carrier Airlink will take delivery of 10 factory-new Embraer E195-E2s from lessor Azorra.

The company announced new regional jet sales, as well as significant orders in Africa and the global freight market.

On location ATW editors share their takes on the Paris Air Show from a commercial air transport perspective.

Embraer is working to refine its evolution of the KC-390 over the coming year to define its maritime patrol aircraft and refueling boom strategy.

U.S. airline SkyWest has ordered 60 Embraer E175s to top up its fleet and secured purchase rights for 50 more, the companies said at the Paris Air Show.

Portugal is accepting its sixth KC-390, with an option for 10 additional aircraft. According to Embraer, the some of the new options may be used in future acquisitions by other NATO members.