SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, June 11 - Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation arm is carrying a backlog in excess of $15 billion and that the main engine problems that had impacted its next-generation E2 jets have been resolved.
The planemaker noted a recent firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft from lessor Azorra, disclosed last week, as part of the order book supporting its production outlook. Rodrigo Silva e Souza, the unit’s marketing vice president, told reporters the company is well placed to meet guidance calling for 80 to 85 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026.
On the operational front, Embraer said engine-related disruptions that had led to grounded E2s have been addressed. The company expects that by the end of 2026 there will be no E2 aircraft on the ground due to these engine issues, Silva e Souza said.
Embraer provided data on the E2 fleet’s aircraft-on-ground, or AOG, rate. The AOG rate has fallen to approximately 1% of the fleet, down from a peak of 22% recorded in March 2025, according to the company. E2 aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines produced by RTX, which Embraer said are now receiving upgrades intended to improve performance in hot, harsh environments.
The company also acknowledged broader industry pressure on engine manufacturers related to grounded aircraft and higher repair costs cited by airlines. Embraer’s statements emphasise both the scale of its backlog and the steps taken to reduce operational disruption after a period of elevated AOG rates for the E2 fleet.
Context and implications
Embraer’s backlog figure and the recent firm order support its 2026 delivery target, while the reported decline in AOG rates signals progress in resolving the engine availability and reliability concerns that affected the E2 family. The upgrades to the Pratt & Whitney engines are presented as a path to improved performance in challenging environmental conditions.