Embraer delivered 71 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2020, of which 28 were commercial aircraft and 43 were executive aircraft, a decrease of 10 aircraft compared to the same quarter in 2019.
The company delivered a total of 130 aircraft in 2020, of which 44 commercial aircraft and 86 Business Jets, which is a decrease of almost 35% compared to 2019, when the company delivered 198 aircraft.
Although deliveries accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the previous three quarters, deliveries were severely affected, especially in commercial aviation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of December 31, Embraer had $ 14.4 billion in outstanding aircraft.
Embraer has launched numerous projects in 2020.
During the fourth trimester, Embraer Executive Jets delivered the first Praetor 600 aircraft to Flexjet. Embraer has partnered with Porsche to create Luxury Duet. The "package" created in the limited edition - consists of a Porche 911 Turbo S and an Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft.
In commercial aviation, the domestic air carrier of Belarus, Belavia, received the first E195-E2 aircraft. Congo Airways has placed a firm order for two E195-E2 aircraft, in addition to the existing order for two E190-E2 aircraft.
Embraer Defense & Security delivered the fourth C-390 Millennium multi-mission air transport to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). All 28 FAB-ordered aircraft are equipped to perform air refueling missions.
Embraer also delivered the first two upgraded EMB 145 AEW & C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft, designated E-99, to FAB. Three other E-99 aircraft will be upgraded as part of the contract.
Embraer has announced the completion and delivery of the first European conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service Center at Le Bourget International Airport in Paris, France.