Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has revised its 2024 delivery forecast for commercial aircraft, citing ongoing supply chain difficulties, particularly with engine shortages and structural component delays, according to FlightGlobal . The company now expects to deliver between 70 and 73 E-jets this year, down from its previous estimate of 72 to 80 deliveries. Engine shortages impact Embraer's E2 jet production In a third-quarter earnings call on November 8th, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto explained that while there has been some improvement in supply chain conditions, challenges persist, especially in the assembly of the E2 family of commercial jets, which includes the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 models.
"We have seen improvement in the supply chain but we are still facing challenges with specific groups of components, mainly engines and structural parts," he said. "Our commercial aviation division is facing significant supply chain delays, mainly in the E2 assembly line." Engine recall adds pressure on global aircraft production Gomes Neto does not name specific engine types but attributes engine shortages to rising demand.
The root cause of the delay appears to be tied to a global shortage of engines. Embraer's E-Jets are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engines, which have been affected by a major recall due to manufacturing flaws in critical components. The recall has led to widespread grounding of aircraft and intensified demand for replaceme.