Embraer Reaches All-Time High Backlog of US$29.7 Billion in Q2 2025
Driven by a wave of orders in commercial and defense aviation, Embraer's backlog hits a historic peak, highlighted by a crucial deal with SAS for 45 E195-E2 jets.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has announced a firm order backlog of US$29.7 billion at the close of the second quarter of 2025, the highest figure ever recorded in the company's history. This result reflects strong commercial momentum across all its business units, solidifying the company's recovery and expansion in global markets.
During the quarter, Embraer delivered a total of 61 aircraft, representing a 30% increase compared to the 47 delivered in the same period in 2024.
The Commercial Aviation division ended the quarter with a backlog of US$13.1 billion, its best performance in eight years. The book-to-bill ratio for the last twelve months reached a solid 1.8x, indicating that the company is selling nearly two aircraft for every one it delivers.
The period was marked by two major commercial agreements. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) formalized a firm order for 45 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for another 10 units, in what is the airline's largest direct jet order in 30 years. This deal is a significant endorsement for the E2 program in Europe.
In North America, SkyWest confirmed an order for 60 E175 jets, with options for an additional 50, reaffirming the model's dominance in the U.S. regional market. Additionally, the division celebrated the sale of the 1,000th E175 unit since its launch in 2005.
Quarterly deliveries totaled 19 aircraft, including E175 models for Republic Airlines, SkyWest, and Horizon Air, and E2 family jets for customers such as Aercap, Azorra, Mexicana, Royal Jordanian, and Binter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Embraer's backlog growing so much? The growth is driven by strong demand for fuel-efficient regional jets like the E195-E2, the continued dominance of the E175 in the U.S. market, and a series of major military orders for its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in Europe.
What was the most important order for Embraer in the quarter? The firm order from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) for 45 E195-E2 aircraft was the most significant, as it strengthens the E2 program's presence in the competitive European market and represents SAS's largest jet order in three decades.
Defense & Security: The C-390 Gains Ground in Europe
The Defense & Security division doubled its backlog in one year, reaching US$4.3 billion. This growth is largely due to the continued success of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft.
Recently, Lithuania announced the selection of the C-390 to modernize its air transport fleet. This is complemented by Portugal's decision to acquire a sixth KC-390 aircraft and to add options for ten more units to its contract, aiming to facilitate future acquisitions by other NATO nations.
Although not yet in the official backlog, effective contracts are expected from Sweden (4), Slovakia (3), and Panama (4 A-29 Super Tucano). During the quarter, four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft were delivered to the Paraguayan Air Force.
Executive Aviation and Services are Booming
Executive Aviation reported a backlog of US$7.4 billion, up 62% year-over-year, and delivered 38 jets in the quarter, a 41% increase. This demonstrates the continued strength of the business aviation market.
Meanwhile, Services & Support set a new record with a backlog of US$4.9 billion, a 55% year-over-year increase. The division signed significant contracts, including a new maintenance agreement with CommuteAir in Texas and an extension of its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion agreement with Regional One, whose launch customer will be Bridges Air Cargo.
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