Press Release
Issued by Embraer.
April 14, 2016
During the first quarter of 2016, Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 23 to the business aviation market. The 44 aircraft represent a 37.5% increase over the previous year, when 32 aircraft (20 commercial and 12 executive jets) were delivered.
The executive aviation segment delivered 12 light jets and 11 large jets during Q1 2016, compared to 10 light jets and two large jets in the same period last year.
On March 31, Embraer's firm order backlog totaled USD 21.9 billion.
In executive aviation, the highlight was the announcement of the partnership with Across for sales of business jets in Mexico. Under this agreement, the premium business aviation services provider, based at Toluca International Airport (AIT), on the outskirts of Mexico City, became an authorized sales representative for Embraer's full business jet portfolio in the Mexican market. In addition, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the 2015 worldwide year-end aircraft shipment and billing report, showing the Phenom 300 as the most-delivered business jet in the world for the third consecutive year.