Embraer’s executive aviation division reported an 18% increase in business jet deliveries for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The company delivered a total of 45 business jets, including 27 Phenoms and Praetors in the second quarter alone.
The delivery of Phenom 100 light jets remained consistent with three units, while deliveries of the larger Phenom 300 increased by six units to a total of 28. Handovers of midsize Praetor 500 jets were unchanged at six, and deliveries of super-midsize Praetor 600s increased by one unit to eight.
The division concluded the first half with a $4.6 billion backlog and maintained a positive book-to-bill ratio. It has projected annual deliveries between 125 and 135 business jets.