Embraer Faces E175 Delivery Delays Amid Engine Shortage

Embraer is grappling with production delays on its E175 regional jets due to shortages of General Electric Aerospace CF34 engines, CEO Francisco Gomes Neto told FlightGlobal. The supply bottleneck has disrupted the Brazilian manufacturer’s aircraft output and is delaying deliveries to customers.

“This year has been a big issue for us,” Gomes Neto said, noting that GE “is not delivering what we need. They are delivering late.” He explained that the bottlenecks shift across different parts of the production process rather than stemming from a single issue, making it harder to manage.

The CF34 engine powers Embraer’s first-generation E-Jets — including the E170, E175, E190, and E195 — as well as other aircraft such as Bombardier’s Challenger 650 and COMAC’s C909. These supply chain disruptions are particularly significant for the E175, Embraer’s best-selling regional jet in the US market.

As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, Embraer held firm orders for 208 E175s. The company plans to deliver up to 85 aircraft across all E-Jet variants this year, with about 35% — roughly 30 units — expected to be E175s. However, the engine shortages threaten its ability to meet these targets.

Despite the setbacks, Embraer remains optimistic about fulfilling its backlog over time as supply conditions improve. The manufacturer continues to coordinate closely with General Electric to stabilize engine deliveries and maintain production schedules, underscoring the critical importance of the E175 to its commercial aircraft portfolio.

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