Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. (EMBR3; ERJ) announced its firm order backlog reached a seventh consecutive record high of US$34.5 billion at the close of the second quarter of 2026, marking a 16% jump from a year earlier and confirming strong global demand across its business lines. The crucial mechanism underpinning the latest growth was an explosive 42% year-over-year surge in the Defense & Security segment, which now holds US$6.1 billion in contracts, providing significant revenue visibility for the aerospace giant. This result comes as the benchmark Ibovespa (IBOV) trades higher, currently up 0.70% at 176,564.75, reflecting broader positive sentiment in the Brazil stock market.