Embraer expects to reach 100 annual deliveries of commercial aircraft by 2028, its executive president told Reuters, noting that problems in the supply chain will likely prevent the Brazilian manufacturer from reaching this brand before.
The third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world has been increasing its annual deliveries since 2021 as part of the sector’s recovery after the crisis triggered by the pandemic. The company foresees between 77 and 85 commercial jet deliveries in 2025, compared to 73 in 2024.
Francisco Gomes Neto had already warned that problems in the supply chain will continue to limit Embraer’s production plans, which reached 100 deliveries in a single year for the last time in 2017.
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“The year 2026 will be even more challenging for the production of commercial jets,” he said in an interview on Wednesday. “But from 2027, we will resume our strong growth plan, and hope to reach 100 commercial aircraft delivered per year in 2028.”
Last year, Embraer faced delays in supplying engines to its E2 jets, the latest generation of commercial aircraft. Although the situation has improved, the company now faces problems with fuselage pieces from Europe and first -generation E1 jet engines, according to Gomes Neto.
“The interval we have been given to the market has allowed to deliver what we promise, despite the difficulties in the supply chain,” said the executive. “Embraer will continue to grow. We have asked to deliver, there is no shortage of sale. Our wallet and production slots are practically closed to 2026 and 2027, and partially to 2028. The actual challenge is to deliver the aircraft.”
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The comments were made after Embraer announced on Wednesday a firm request of 50 E195-E2 aircraft by US airline Airlines, the first US agreement involving E2 jets.
Embraer had already received requests this year from customers such as Japanese Ana and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who acquired E2 jets, as well as the American Skywest, who ordered E1 aircraft.
More requests for Jats E2 are expected for this year, according to Gomes Neto, as several sales campaigns are underway. E1 jets, which almost exclusively serve the US market, should not register new sales by 2025.
