Embraer delivers 30 jets in third quarter

Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 30 jets in Q3 2021, two more than in the same period during 2020. Of the aircraft delivered in the three months, nine were commercial aircraft and 21 were executive jets, the Sao Jose dos Campos-headquartered company says on 21 October. The Brazilian airframer handed over 28 jets in Q3 2020 – seven commercial aircraft and 21 executive jets. Included in the 2021 Q3 deliveries were six E175s and three new-generation E195-E2s. During the period, Embraer announced the sale of 16 E175s to SkyWest for operation in Delta’s network. That is in addition to 71 E175s SkyWest already operates for Delta. Embraer’s commercial aircraft backlog at the end of Q3 stood at 313 aircraft, including 151 E175s, three E190s, five E190-E2s and 154 E195-E2s. The company says the backlog is worth $16.8b.<br/>