CPI Aerostructures Receives $4.2M Order from Embraer for Engine Inlet Assemblies

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that Embraer S.A. of Brazil (NYSE: EMBJ) has placed several additional orders totaling $4.2 million against a previously announced Life of Program Agreement to manufacture engine inlet assemblies for the Embraer Phenom 300 business jets. These new orders will see deliveries continue through mid-2026 with continued funding anticipated in support of this life-of-program contract.

Embraer Executive Aviation’s Phenom 300 continues to lead its class, with 72 units delivered in 2025, the highest in 15 years, reinforcing production upside into 2026.

“CPI Aero has been a supplier of Engine Inlets to Embraer since 2012. As of December 2025, we have delivered over 940 shipsets for the Phenom 300 business jet, demonstrating our strength in structural assembly and integration; supply chain and program management; manufacturing engineering, and quality assurance. CPI is proud of Embraer’s continued trust to deliver high quality subassemblies in support of this industry leading aircraft and ready to increase capacity to support this strategic customer,” stated Dorith Hakim, CPI Aero’s CEO & President.

About CPI Aero

CPI Aero is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a Tier 1 subcontractor to some of the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the world. CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, assembly operations and MRO services to this global network of customers. CPI Aero is recognized as a leader within the international aerospace market in such areas as aircraft structural assemblies, military advanced tactical pod structures, engine air inlets, and complex welded products. CPI Aero’s international customer base enjoys a unique combination of large-company capabilities, matched with small-company value, responsiveness, and personal customer service.

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