Embraer S.A. (NYSE:ERJ), legally known as Embraer – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A., is a global aerospace company headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The company designs, develops, manufactures and sells commercial, executive, defence and agricultural aircraft. Embraer’s product portfolio includes the popular E-Jets family for regional and short-haul carriers, the advanced E2 series, a range of business jets under the Phenom, Legacy and Praetor brands, the A-29 Super Tucano military trainer and light attack aircraft, the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport platform, and the Ipanema agricultural aircraft.
Embraer’s commercial aviation segment focuses on regional airlines and air taxi operators, offering aircraft that seat between 70 and 150 passengers. The executive aviation division serves private clientele and charter operators with light, mid-size and large cabin business jets. In the defence and government solutions segment, Embraer provides military aircraft, mission systems and integrated services. Its agricultural aviation business supports aerial crop spraying and related services, leveraging the Ipanema platform, which is certified to operate on ethanol-based fuel.
Beyond manufacturing, Embraer delivers comprehensive aftermarket support, including maintenance, spare parts distribution, pilot and technician training, and customer services through a global network of service centers and authorized partners. The company also invests in innovation and partnerships to explore emerging markets such as urban air mobility and autonomous flight systems, aiming to capitalize on evolving aviation trends and sustainability initiatives.
Founded in 1969 and privatised in 1994, Embraer has grown into one of the world’s leading aerospace companies, with sales and support operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Since January 2022, Francisco Gomes Neto has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, spearheading strategies to strengthen Embraer’s market position, drive operational efficiency and expand its technological footprint.
