In 2025, Embraer Executive Jets demonstrated its strongest performance in a decade, characterized by a major delivery milestone and a significant backlog boost from fleet operators.
While Gulfstream and Bombardier competed for the ultra-long-range market, Embraer dominated the light and midsize segments through operational efficiency and a "production leveling" strategy that successfully smoothed out the typical end-of-year delivery rush.
Delivery & Fleet Milestones
The 2,000th Business Jet: In August 2025, Embraer reached a historic milestone by delivering its 2,000th business jet—a Praetor 500—to an undisclosed corporate flight department. This achievement highlights the rapid growth of the brand since entering the sector in 2000.
Record Annual Deliveries: The company met the high end of its guidance, delivering 155 executive jets in 2025 (up from 115 in 2023). Total group deliveries across all segments reached 244 aircraft, an 18% increase year-over-year.
Phenom 300 Dominance: The Phenom 300 series remained the world’s best-selling light jet for the 13th consecutive year. In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, Embraer delivered 23 units of this model.
Strategic Partnerships & Financial Growth
Flexjet Partnership: A significant driver of Embraer’s volume in 2025 was its relationship with Flexjet. Following a massive $7 billion order, the Praetor 500 and 600 have become the core of one of the world's largest fractional fleets.
All-Time High Backlog: By Q3 2025, Embraer’s total company backlog reached a record $31.3 billion. Specifically, the Executive Aviation backlog saw a 65% year-over-year increase, providing nearly two years of production visibility.
U.S. Expansion: Embraer significantly expanded its footprint in Melbourne, Florida, increasing its capacity to serve U.S. customers by over 50% with new maintenance and production facilities.
Technology & Sustainability
Connectivity Upgrades: In 2025, Embraer focused on high-speed inflight tech, integrating Starlink and Gogo Galileo across its fleet to offer broadband-like speeds in the light and midsize categories.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Embraer met its intermediate target of using at least 50% renewable energy in its operations by 2025. It also continued flight testing its fleet with 100% SAF to support its 2050 net-zero goals.
Operational AI: The company introduced new AI-driven solutions in late 2025 to increase data efficiency for its flight operations and maintenance support.
Jan. 1. 2026