Brazil’s Embraer looking to step up jet production

Embraer in Brazil Seeks to Enhance Jet Production

By , ET Bureau Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025, 12:09:00 AM IST

Embraer plans to substantially increase its production of commercial aircraft to address the demands of airlines seeking alternatives to the Boeing and Airbus duopoly. The company is also investigating possibilities for a new aircraft design to compete with these industry veterans and is open to establishing a final assembly line in India, depending on receiving significant orders from Indian airlines.

New Delhi: Brazilian planemaker Embraer aims to raise its commercial aircraft production from 73 units to 120 units annually, responding to calls from airlines for increased competition against the Boeing-Airbus duopoly. Embraer ranks as the third-largest aircraft manufacturer, producing regional planes with capacities ranging from 50 to 132 seats.

“This year, we aspire to deliver between 75 to 80 planes in our commercial segment. Our intention is to ramp up production to between 110 and 120 units per year,” stated Francisco Gomez Neto, CEO of Embraer, in an interview with ET. Furthermore, Embraer is contemplating a clean sheet design to enhance its market presence. Although Neto did not confirm whether this design would be for commercial jets, reports indicate plans for a next-generation narrow-body jet capable of competing with popular models like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.

“We could be considering a new commercial or business jet, either larger or smaller than our current offerings,” Neto remarked. “We are in discussions with engine manufacturers and examining various wing designs. Our goal is to develop a product that will remain relevant for the next two to three decades.”

European aerospace leader Airbus is working on a next-generation single-aisle aircraft slated for introduction in the latter half of the 2030s, according to company reports.

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Currently, Boeing and Airbus are facing significant delays in new aircraft deliveries, which is frustrating airlines eager to upgrade to more fuel-efficient models and initiate new services. Emirates CEO Tim Clark expressed his impatience with the industry’s persistent supply chain issues, stating that manufacturers need to take accountability. “I am quite tired of the ongoing discussions around supply chain issues: you (manufacturers) are indeed the supply chain,” Clark commented during a press briefing in New Delhi. He acknowledged the need for a third manufacturer in the industry, but indicated that the duopoly likely wouldn’t be disrupted in the near term.

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, also underscored the necessity for enhanced competition within the aerospace sector.

Neto sees potential opportunities in India for both commercial and business jets, as well as military aircraft. He stated that he would be willing to establish a final assembly line if a substantial order is secured from airlines in the country.

“We are very open to discussions, but we need a significant scale of deliveries in India to make economic sense. However, we are ready to pursue this option,” Neto explained.