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Embraer Delivers 44 Planes in Q1 2026, Builds $32 Billion Backlog Amid Fuel Efficiency Demand
Brazilian plane maker Embraer posted a $32 billion order backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2026, driven by demand for its E-Jet amid a global jet fuel crunch. The company delivered 44 planes in the period, a 47% increase from the previous year. Embraer, based in São Paulo, introduced a new narrow-body plane nicknamed 'The Profit Hunter' with low fuel demands.
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Brazilian plane maker Embraer reported a record $32 billion backlog at the end of the first quarter as carriers flocked to its highly fuel-efficient E-Jet amid a global jet fuel crunch. The São Paulo-based company delivered 44 planes in the first quarter, up 47% from the previous year.
The company — a standout in the world of aviation as the only major manufacturer not based in a rich country — has been lifted by its new plane, nicknamed “ The Profit Hunter.
The narrow-body, medium-range plane’s low fuel demands are a major draw for carriers amid warnings of impending shortages .
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