Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Friday its plans to ramp up plane production significantly in 2026, targeting delivery of up to 255 commercial and executive aircraft – representing a potential 9.4% increase from the prior year.
The São Paulo-based company outlined its projections for the upcoming year, anticipating commercial aircraft deliveries will range between 80 and 85 units, an improvement from 78 delivered in 2025. Business jet deliveries are expected to climb to between 160 and 170 units, surpassing last year’s total of 155.
As the globe’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer behind industry giants Airbus and Boeing, Embraer has steadily increased its annual production since 2021, capitalizing on robust worldwide demand for both regional aircraft and executive jets.
The anticipated production increase is expected to fuel significant revenue growth, with the company projecting earnings between $8.2 billion and $8.5 billion for this year. This follows a record-breaking $7.6 billion in revenue achieved in 2025, which exceeded the company’s initial forecast range of $7.0 to $7.5 billion.
The Brazilian manufacturer, which endured a 10% export tariff to the United States throughout most of 2025, stands to gain from the Trump administration’s implementation of updated trade policies that restored zero-tariff status for the aviation sector.
For the fourth quarter, Embraer reported core profits of $298.4 million, marking an 8.9% decline, while net revenue climbed 15% to reach $2.65 billion. Financial analysts surveyed by LSEG had anticipated these figures would reach $284.8 million and $2.52 billion respectively.
