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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

Embraer reported its best first quarter in company history, with record $1.4 billion revenue (+31%) and operating profit up 52%. The Brazilian airframer delivered 44 aircraft in the prior quarter, citing defense demand strength and saying commercial/business jet demand remains intact despite ongoing supply-chain strains.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

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Greece weighs Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium for Hercules fleet recapitalisation after talks in Portugal

2026-05-07T15:27:11.690330-07:00

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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

2026-05-07T20:51:31.983441-07:00

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track Embraer reported its best first quarter in company history, with record $1.4 billion revenue (+31%) and operating profit up 52%. The Brazilian airframer delivered 44 aircraft in the prior quarter, citing defense demand strength and saying commercial/business jet demand remains intact despite ongoing supply-chain strains.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement Turkish Airlines is reported to be returning to the market for new-build narrowbodies, with decisions framed around either Airbus A220 family aircraft or Embraer E2s. The selection will shape near-term fleet planning, delivery timing, and OEM supply leverage for the carrier’s next aircraft wave.

2026-05-07T20:51:31.983441-07:00

Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190 India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

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Greece weighs Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium for Hercules fleet recapitalisation after talks in Portugal Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed discussions on acquiring Embraer’s KC/C-390 Millennium during a Portugal visit, inspecting KC-390 operations at Beja Air Base. The move would support Athens’ broader military modernization plan through 2036 and aims to replace Greece’s oldest C-130 Hercules aircraft.

2026-05-07T15:27:11.690330-07:00

Greece weighs Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium for Hercules fleet recapitalisation after talks in Portugal

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Republic Airways pushes Embraer E175 delivery timeline to early 2Q28 Republic Airways has delayed its Embraer E175 aircraft delivery schedule, moving planned arrivals to early second quarter 2028. The deferral alters the carrier’s near-to-medium term regional capacity planning and fleet timing, with knock-on effects for aircraft utilization and route commitments.

2026-05-05T14:21:09.812519-07:00

Republic Airways pushes Embraer E175 delivery timeline to early 2Q28

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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order KLM Cityhopper is evaluating a new order for 25 regional jets, with Embraer’s E2 family and Airbus’s A220 both in contention, according to managing director Maarten Koopmans. The decision will determine fleet commonality for the carrier’s regional arm and shape near-term delivery and operating economics.

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00

KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

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UAE signs 20-aircraft deal with Embraer for C-390 Millennium, first Middle East operator Embraer and Generation 5 Holding signed an exclusive strategic partnership in the UAE to advance the C-390 Millennium program, supporting an Emirati Air Force contract for 10 aircraft with options for 10 more. The signing was witnessed by senior UAE leadership, positioning the UAE Air Force as the first C-390 operator in the Middle East.

2026-05-04T09:10:46.964398-07:00

UAE signs 20-aircraft deal with Embraer for C-390 Millennium, first Middle East operator

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Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of the first of 10 Embraer E190-E2s, marking the initial aircraft in its E2 fleet expansion. The regional jet induction adds a lower-capacity option intended to better match route demand and capacity needs.

2026-05-03T13:15:22.459008-07:00

Mexicana de Aviación takes first Embraer E190-E2 from 10-jet order

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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

Greece weighs Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium for Hercules fleet recapitalisation after talks in Portugal

Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

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