BY COMFORT OGBONNA

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects a significant increase in its aircraft deliveries in 2026, projecting up to 9.4% growth compared with the previous year. The company anticipates delivering as many as 255 commercial and executive jets, reflecting robust demand in both sectors.

For commercial aviation, Embraer forecasts deliveries of between 80 and 85 aircraft, up from 78 in 2025. Its business jet segment is expected to reach 160 to 170 units, surpassing last year’s 155. The company’s expansion underscores its position as the world’s third-largest planemaker, following Airbus and Boeing, and highlights the sustained global appetite for regional and executive jets.

The anticipated increase in deliveries is expected to translate into higher revenues, with Embraer projecting between $8.2 billion and $8.5 billion for 2026. This follows a record $7.6 billion in 2025, exceeding the high end of its previous guidance range of $7.0–7.5 billion.

Embraer’s improved outlook is also supported by favorable trade developments. After facing a 10% tariff on exports to the United States for much of 2025, the company now stands to benefit from a revised trade regime implemented during the Trump administration that reinstated a zero-tariff policy for its sector.

In its financial performance for the fourth quarter, Embraer reported an 8.9% decline in core profit to $298.4 million, despite net revenue rising 15% to $2.65 billion. Both figures surpassed analysts’ expectations, who had forecasted $284.8 million in profit and $2.52 billion in revenue, according to LSEG data.

Embraer’s growth trajectory reflects the strength of the global aviation market, particularly in regional and executive jet segments, and positions the company for continued expansion in 2026 as it capitalizes on higher deliveries, favorable trade conditions, and strong market demand.