Aircraft
Embraer Sees Positive Signs in Business Jet Market
New technology in the Legacy 450 and 500 jets will stimulate new deliveries, according to Embraer.
GDP growth in the U.S. may spur business jet sales, but today’s low utilization may be an obstacle.
GDP growth in the U.S. may spur business jet sales, but today’s low utilization may be an obstacle.

During the first quarter of this year, Embraer delivered 12 business jets, down 40 percent from the 20 delivered during the first quarter of 2014. For 2015, the company’s guidance projects deliveries of 80 to 90 light jets and 35 to 40 large jets. Of the worldwide fleet of 860 Embraer business jets, 19 percent are based in Europe and Africa (64 light jets and 79 large jets in Europe and five light jets and 13 large jets in Africa).


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