EMBRAER BEGINS TO DELIVER THE PHENOM 100 IN BRAZIL
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The first three models of the entry level aircraft are already operating in the country
São José dos Campos, July 9, 2009 – Embraer
began deliveries of the first units of the entry
level Phenom 100 executive jet in Brazil at the
end of June. The first customers to receive the
aircraft were Algar Aviation, from Uberlândia,
Minas Gerais, for its charter operations,
Wellborn Participações, from Londrina, Paraná,
and Locar Guindastes e Transportes
Intermodais, from São Paulo. The latter two will
be using their aircraft for corporate purposes.
“It is gratifying for Embraer to see the Phenom 100 flying with Brazilian customers so
quickly, since worldwide deliveries began just seven months ago,” says Breno Corrêa,
Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Latin America – Executive Jets. “From now
on, Brazilians will have access to the superior comfort and exceptional performance of the
best jet in its category.”
Of more than 800 firm orders for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets, over 100 are for
Latin America, 70% of which for the Brazilian market.
The Phenom 100 was launched in 2005 to establish standards of comfort and performance for
the entry level category, and it went into operation in December 2008. Currently, more than 20
Phenom 100 jets are operating, worldwide.
About the Phenom 100 Executive Jet
Premium comfort, outstanding performance and low operating costs are key design drivers of
the Phenom 100 best-in-class jet. The aircraft offers pilots and passengers unprecedented
comfort and style in its category. Developed in partnership with BMW Group
DesignworksUSA, the innovative interior design and relaxing ambience are enhanced by
large windows and the most ample cabin in its class.
The pilot-friendly cockpit and docile flying qualities of the new aircraft enable single-pilot
operation. Drawing on Embraer’s engineering experience, the Phenom 100 was designed for
high utilization and availability. For added safety and reliability, the jet offers a standard antiskid
brake-by-wire system.
The Phenom 100 was introduced by Embraer, in 2005, and is the most comfortable business
jet in the entry level category, accommodating four passengers in the club seat configuration.
The rear baggage compartment has a capacity of 53 cubic feet (1,501 liters), which is
sufficient for transporting golf and ski bags and equipment. Additional storage space in the
aircraft nose and interior wardrobes adds up to another 16 cubic feet (453 liters), totaling 71
cubic feet (2,010 liters) throughout the jet.
Based on Garmin’s all-glass, fully-integrated avionics suite, the Prodigy® flight deck offers
Phenom jet operators more advantages than any other avionics suite on today’s market. The
cockpit features three interchangeable 12-inch displays – two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and
one Multi-Function Display (MFD). The system integrates all primary flight, navigation,
communication, terrain, traffic, weather, engine instrumentation, and crew-alert data, and presents the composite information on these three brilliant, sunlight-readable color high-definition screens.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E engines power the jet, with 1,695 pounds of thrust
each. Its range with four occupants is 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 kilometers or 1,356 miles)
with NBAA IFR reserves (35 minutes of holding and 100 nautical mile alternate). The aircraft
is capable of flying at 41,000 feet (12,497 meters), attained by a direct climb, even when fully
loaded. In addition, the Phenom 100 is designed to perform short-field takeoffs or landings
and to fly at a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.70, or 390 knots (True Air Speed – TAS).
These characteristics allow customers to fly nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.;
from London to Rome, in Europe; or from Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia.
The jet received the IF Award, in Germany, as the best product, in 2006, and the best interior,
in 2007, as well as the Good Design Award, in China, for the best project, in 2006. In May
2008, the editors of Robb Report magazine, in the U.S., voted the Phenom 100 the “Best of
the Best Business Jet”.
Under January 2009 economic conditions, the baseline configuration of the Phenom 100 is
priced at US$ 3.6 million for FAA certification (USA), US$ 3.65 million for ANAC
certification (Brazil) and US$ 3.68 million for EASA certification (European Union). For
more information about Embraer’s executive jets, visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
