Embraer fuel-efficient jet draws buyers

Embraer fuel-efficient jet draws buyers

Brazilian plane maker Embraer reported a record $32 billion backlog at the end of the first quarter as carriers flocked to its highly fuel-efficient E-Jet amid a global jet fuel crunch. The record demand comes even as the São Paulo-based firm delivered 44 planes in the first quarter of 2025, up 47% from the previous year. The company — a standout in the world of aviation as the only major manufacturer not based in a rich country — has been lifte…