Pratt & Whitney recognized as Embraer best supplier of 2026

Pratt & Whitney received Embraer’s 2026 Best Supplier of the Year award for “Outstanding Collaboration,” recognizing dedicated production and aftermarket support for PW1900G-powered E2 aircraft. The recognition came during Embraer’s recent Supplier Conference.

Embraer cited consistent execution and collaboration tied to operational efficiency and performance in 2025 across its global supply chain. The company’s remarks referenced a need for alignment across a value chain, alongside focus areas including safety, quality, delivery and efficiency.

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines power Embraer’s E2 family, including E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft. The release also described maintenance, repair and overhaul support through Embraer subsidiary OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A. for the GTF fleet in Europe.

Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, said, “We remain committed to our long-standing partnership, supporting Embraer's fleet with industry-leading propulsion and focus on operational excellence,” and added, “Pratt & Whitney continues to increase GTF™ MRO capacity and is bringing certain GTF Advantage hot section technologies into PW1900G engines to increase durability and extend time on wing.” Roberto Chaves, EVP of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Embraer, said, “Embraer is navigating a period of strong market demand, consistent results and high ambition, within a global environment that calls for absolute synchronization. We believe that what defines Embraer's performance is our ability to operate as a single value chain, raising the bar on safety, quality, delivery and efficiency. Together with our suppliers, we are building the operational strength and consistency required to lead the aerospace industry, exceeding customer expectations, every single day,”

Full engine availability for Embraer E2 fleet was expected by year’s end, while Embraer and Pratt & Whitney continued their work through production and aftermarket support for PW1900G-powered E2 aircraft.