At the beginning of 2025, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced its delivery results for 2024. According to the figures, deliveries increased by 14 percent compared to the previous year. A total of 206 aircraft were delivered, an increase of 25 aircraft compared to the 181 deliveries in 2023. It is particularly noteworthy that deliveries of commercial aircraft exceeded private jets this year, underscoring the continued strong demand growth in the commercial aviation sector.
Embraer, known for its production of both commercial aircraft and private jets, saw growth in both categories. Commercial aircraft deliveries increased 14 percent to a total of 73 aircraft, compared to 64 deliveries in 2023. Private jet deliveries increased 13 percent to 130 aircraft - an increase of 15 aircraft compared to the previous year, when 115 private jets were delivered. The increase in deliveries in 2024 marks positive growth for Embraer, especially after the company made its forecasts more cautious last year.
At the beginning of 2024, Embraer had set a target of 72 to 80 commercial aircraft and between 125 and 135 private jets for 2024. However, over the course of the year, this forecast was revised downwards and the company now aims to deliver around 70 to 73 commercial aircraft and 125 to 135 private jets. The fact that Embraer was able to exceed its delivery figures despite these cautious forecasts shows the company's strength and flexibility in global competition.
Successful deliveries of the E190-E2
A particularly positive signal for Embraer came from deliveries of the E190-E2 model. This aircraft, a so-called "single-aisle" commercial aircraft, saw a significant increase in 2024. While only one example of this type was delivered in 2023, the number rose to eight deliveries in 2024. Of particular note is that the low-cost airline Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, took delivery of five E190-E2 aircraft. This underlines the growing interest in Embraer's E-Jet family, which is increasingly in demand by airlines around the world due to its efficiency and profitability.
The E190-E2 is part of Embraer's second generation of E-Jets and features improved fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs. These factors are particularly attractive to airlines as they help them remain competitive and increase their profitability. With deliveries to Scoot and other international airlines, Embraer expects demand for the E190-E2 to continue to grow.
Successful final quarter of 2024
The fourth quarter of 2024 was particularly successful for Embraer, as it recorded a significant increase in deliveries compared to the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter, Embraer delivered a total of 75 aircraft - 27 percent more than in the third quarter, when only 59 aircraft were delivered. In addition, this figure was equal to the delivery volume of the fourth quarter of 2023. Of the 75 aircraft delivered to customers in the last quarter of 2024, 31 were commercial aircraft and 44 were private jets.
This increase in the last quarter is another sign of Embraer's stability in the global market. It indicates that the company is able to effectively scale its production and keep pace with the increasing demands of the aviation industry. The increase in private jet deliveries in the fourth quarter also shows that demand in this segment also remains high, which is an important factor for Embraer to further expand its market position in commercial aviation.
Deliveries in the area of defense and security
Embraer has not only achieved success in the civil sector, but also in the field of defense and security. In 2024, the Brazilian manufacturer delivered a total of three new C-390 Millenniums, a military transport aircraft that is increasingly in demand by various armed forces around the world. In 2023, Embraer had only delivered two of these aircraft, so there is also a positive increase here. The C-390 Millennium is now used by several countries, including Brazil, Portugal and Hungary, and is considered one of the most advanced military transport aircraft of the current generation.
With the C-390 series, Embraer has developed an aircraft that is extremely versatile in both military and civil applications. The aircraft is characterized by high efficiency and versatility, making it ideal for a wide range of operational scenarios, including humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
Embraer looks back on a successful 2024, in which deliveries in the commercial aircraft sector as well as in the private jet and defense sectors increased. In particular, the increase in deliveries of the E190-E2 shows that the company has been able to further strengthen its position as a global provider of efficient, medium-sized aircraft. With a solid fourth quarter and an overall positive annual result for 2024, Embraer should also be able to benefit from the continued demand in the aviation industry in the coming year.
The continued increase in deliveries in 2024, together with the expansion into the defense sector, presents Embraer as a stable and future-oriented aircraft manufacturer that is well prepared for the challenges of the global aviation industry.