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Embraer Executive Jets Finishes Off 2024 Strong
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The OEM saw a 15-unit increase from 2023
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Embraer closed out 2024 strong, with its 130 business jet deliveries landing in the center of its predicted range of 125 to 135 for the year. That also marks a 13% increase from its 2023 total.
In the fourth quarter, the airframer handed over 44 executive jets, split evenly between its Phenom light and Praetor midsize jet families. This represents an increase of three units over the third quarter, but five less than the fourth quarter of 2023, a testimony to the company’s goal of evening out its production schedule over the year rather than being more concentrated in the final quarter.
For the year, Embraer tallied 10 Phenom 100EXs, 65 Phenom 300Es, 28 Praetor 500s, and 27 Praetor 600s. While it shipped just one more light jet than it did in 2023, its Praetor deliveries rose year over year by 14. Last year saw the manufacturer’s highest volume of private jet deliveries in the past eight years, and it is now approaching its peak of 144 set in 2010.
“These aircraft delivery results highlight the impressive growth trajectory of Embraer Executive Jets,” Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of the OEM’s business jet division, told AIN. “It is a testament to the strong market demand for our industry-leading Phenom and Praetor jets, and our relentless commitment to delivering the ultimate experience in business aviation.”