Brazilian plane manufacturer Embraer has published details about the company’s performance in 2022 with buoyant results towards the end of 2022.
According to Embraer 102 executive jets were delivered last year with 50 (33 light and 17 mid-size) completed in the final quarter.
This same trend was also reflected in commercial aircraft sales with 57 commercial jets delivered in total throughout the year, but 30 finalised in the final three months.
Embraer increased the number of aircraft delivered by 12.7% compared with 2021 and as of December 31, 2022, the firm order backlog reached US$ 17.5 billion.
Embraer confirmed in the final quarter of 2022 a $1.17 billion firm order to supply 15 new E195-E2 aircraft to an undisclosed customer.
The company also confirmed another five E195-E2 firm order from Binter for $389.4 million at list price.
Another milestone was the certification of the E190-E2 in China, as well as the certification of the E-Jets E2 (E195-E2 and E190-E2) in Canada.