Embraer has announced that it delivered 80 jets in the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing its yearly total to 159. The announcement comes from a statement by the Brazlian aircraft manufacturer on Friday.

A successful year for Embraer

Of the 159 aircraft that Embraer delivered in 2022, 57 were commercial jets for use by airlines; the remaining 102 were executive jets to be used for charter flights and other private purposes. The commercial aircraft consist of 35 E175s, three E190s, one E190-E2, and 18 E195-E2s. Meanwhile, the executive aircraft include seven Phenom 100s and 59 Phenom 300s in the light jets category as well as 15 Praetor 500s and 21 Praetor 600s in the midsize category.

The number of aircraft delivered in 2022 represents a 12.7% increase over the year before and reflects a return to normalcy for the aviation industry after two long pandemic years.

It's not only in production where Embraer has found itself busy. The enterprise has also been landing several services support deals. It signed two new maintenance contracts worth a total of $72 million with Envoy Air and JSX and a contract to convert ten passenger jets to E190F and E195F cargo freighters.

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A growing backlog

As of December 31st, Embraer's firm order backlog amounted to $17.5 billion. This includes a $1.17 billion order by an undisclosed customer for 15 E195-E2s as well as a $389.4 million order by Canarian flag carrier Binter for five E195-E2s, both of which were placed in the fourth quarter.

The rest of the backlog can be attributed to orders for 90 E175s, 7 E190-E2s, and 174 more E195-E2s.

An Embraer E190-E2 taxiing to the runway.
Photo: Embraer

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Looking ahead

The overall strong momentum is set to continue this year. Notably, Porter launched flights with its new E195-E2s just this month.

The Canadian carrier's aircraft are an example of the revered customer service and attention to detail that airlines increasingly appreciate regarding Embraer productions.

In the long run, Embraer has been covering all angles. The EVE VTOL project has been gaining traction across the globe. Moreover, the company is collaborating with the likes of Air New Zealand to introduce next generation sustainable aircraft programs.As Arjan Meijer, president and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, puts it:

“As the global leader in regional aircraft, Embraer is ideally positioned to bring disruptive technologies to smaller aircraft first."

It was also announced this week that Singapore's Scoot will receive nine E190-E2s on lease. The low-cost carrier will be the first airline in its country to fly the model.Embraer has been celebrating the 21st anniversary of the first E-Jet flight. Thus, it's the perfect time for the outfit to reflect on its success while preparing for this next stage of aviation activity amid the market's post-pandemic recovery period.

What are your thoughts about Embraer's deliveries for 2022? What do you make of the carrier's overall operations over the last year? Let us know what you think of the firm and its prospects in the comment section.