Models
Embraer aircraft in the FAA registry
Embraer S.A. is a Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation headquartered in São José dos dos Campos, Brazil. Founded in 1969 by Ozires Silva and initially funded by the Brazilian government, the company was created to develop national aerospace technology. It later became a public limited company traded in the United States and Brazil. Today, Embraer is the third-largest producer of civil aircraft globally and maintains a significant presence in military aviation.
Registry Overview and Fleet Composition
Data from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) aircraft registry, current as of October 16, 2026, provides a clear picture of the US-registered Embraer fleet. Under the specific registry manufacturer name "EMBRAER EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC," there are 606 registered aircraft. Of these, 604 have valid registrations. All 606 aircraft are classified as fixed-wing, multi-engine models powered by turbofan engines. The vast majority, 560 units, hold an airworthiness class of standard.
The fleet is relatively modern. Most of these aircraft were manufactured between 2012 and 2026, with half built in 2020 or earlier. The geographic distribution shows strong concentrations in specific states. Ohio leads with 64 registrations, followed by Florida with 59, and Utah with 48.
Dominant Models and Type Certificates
The registry is dominated by the Phenom and Praetor families. The EMB-505 is the most numerous model, with 529 aircraft registered. These units were built between 2013 and 2026 and seat eight passengers. The EMB-500 follows with 72 registered aircraft, built between 2011 and 2026, seating six passengers. Smaller numbers include the EMB-545 with three aircraft (11 seats) and the EMB-550 with two aircraft (12 seats).
Each model is backed by a Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). The EMB-505 is covered under TCDS A60CE, and the EMB-500 under TCDS A59CE, both held by Embraer S.A. The EMB-550 is listed under TCDS TC00062IB. While this section focuses on the "EMBRAER EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC" designation, the FAA registry also lists aircraft under other manufacturer names, including "EMBRAER S A" (845 aircraft), "EMBRAER" (662 aircraft), "EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE" (227 aircraft), and "EMBRAER SA" (202 aircraft). Each model has its own dedicated page containing specifications and the relevant TCDS, and every aircraft has a unique registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as EMBRAER S A, EMBRAER, EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE, EMBRAER SA.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Embraer.