Embraer has reported a record order backlog of US$34.5 billion (£25.8 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth and underlining continued demand across its commercial, executive, defence and services businesses.
The Brazilian OEM said the backlog increased by 7% compared with the first quarter of 2026 and was 16% higher than the same period last year, setting a new company record.
Commercial Aviation remained the largest contributor with a backlog of US$15.1 billion (£11.3 billion), a 15% increase year-on-year. The growth was driven by Azorra’s order for 15 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, announced during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, which pushed the E2 programme beyond 500 firm orders from customers across every continent.
During Farnborough, Embraer also confirmed that Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines was the previously undisclosed customer behind an order for two E175 regional jets. Those aircraft had already been included within the company’s backlog.
Commercial Aviation finished the quarter with a rolling 12-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.8, highlighting that new orders continue to outpace deliveries.
Executive Aviation also recorded a strong performance, with its backlog rising to US$7.8 billion (£5.8 billion), up 5% year-on-year. The division received a boost during the quarter as the new Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E achieved certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for deliveries to customers across key global markets.
The business unit posted a 12-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.1.
Defence & Security experienced the fastest growth of any Embraer division, with its backlog climbing 42% to US$6.1 billion (£4.6 billion). The increase follows the landmark agreement signed with the United Arab Emirates for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft.
The deal includes 10 firm aircraft orders and options for a further 10 aircraft, representing the largest international order ever placed by a single customer for the C-390 and marking the type’s entry into the Middle East market.
The Defence & Security division ended the quarter with a book-to-bill ratio of 2.6 over the past 12 months.
Services & Support also reached a record backlog of US$5.5 billion (£4.1 billion), an increase of 12% compared with the second quarter of 2025.
Among the highlights during the quarter was a long-term support agreement with Canada’s Jazz Aviation, making it the first Canadian operator to join Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning programme. The company also signed a new support contract covering the Brazilian Air Force’s KC-390 Millennium fleet, supporting both aircraft already in service and future deliveries.
Services & Support concluded the quarter with a rolling 12-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.3.
The latest results reinforce Embraer’s strong momentum following a busy Farnborough International Airshow, where the manufacturer secured major commercial aircraft orders while continuing to expand demand for the C-390 Millennium and strengthen its global aftermarket business.
With record backlogs now recorded across Commercial Aviation, Services & Support and at group level, Embraer enters the second half of 2026 with its strongest order book in the company’s history, providing a solid foundation for future production and deliveries across all business segments.