EMBRAER TAKES EXECUTIVE JETS PORTFOLIO TO NBAA 2009
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The Company will show the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy 500, Legacy 600 and Lineage 1000, as well as a corporate version of the ERJ 135
São José dos Campos, October 13, 2009 – Embraer will present its family of executive jets at the
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention, in
Orlando, Florida, U.S., October 20-22. The Company will be at booth #5659 (North Hall) of the
Orange County Convention Center, and will exhibit the entry level Phenom 100 jet, which has
been operating in North America since December 2008. In the Orlando Executive Airport static
display area, Embraer will showcase another Phenom 100, together with the light Phenom 300 and the super midsize Legacy 600 jets, a full-scale mock-up of the midsize Legacy 500 and a cabin cross-section of the ultra-large Lineage 1000, as well as a corporate shuttle version of the ERJ 135.
“It is particularly exciting to bring the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets, with complete
interiors, to the NBAA,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive
Jets. “Four and a half years ago, we launched these best-in-class executive jets. Now the
Phenom 100 is operating worldwide and the Phenom 300 is on track towards certification by the
end of the year. It is a great privilege to showcase them to visitors and our customers.”
Embraer has scheduled a press conference, to be hosted by Affonso, on Monday, October 19,
at 1:00 p.m., in Press Room #2, located on the North Concourse of the Orange County
Convention Center.
NBAA’s Annual Meeting & Convention is the premier event bringing the business aviation
world together. Representatives of every segment of the industry, from around the world,
attend this one-of-a-kind event. For more information, visit www.nbaa.org/amc/2009.
About Embraer’s Executive Jets Embraer’s Executive Jets portfolio consists of six aircraft: the entry level Phenom 100, light Phenom 300, midlight Legacy 450, midsize Legacy 500, super midsize Legacy 600, and ultralarge Lineage 1000 jets. These aircraft offer cabin sizes and flexible ranges that are well-suited to the most diverse demands, permitting greater work productivity and saving valuable travel time, which is enjoyed in comfort and privacy.
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different
interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178
nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of
flying 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 was certified in December 2008, and has proved to
be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the
latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.
The Phenom 300 light jet accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant interior,
also designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with winglets,
and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance in mind. A
single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest aircraft in the light jet
category, reaching 518 mph (833 km/h, or 450 knots – KTAS), and it can fly at an altitude of up
to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Dallas, in the
U.S.; from London to Athens, in Europe; or from Delhi (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Launched in 2008, the midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 set a new paradigm in their
respective executive jet categories. Their interiors were designed in partnership with BMW
Group DesignworksUSA, and offer unequaled comfort and style. These aircraft will have the
largest cabin and the best acoustical insulation in their classes. A flat-floor stand-up (six-foot)
cabin, excellent pressurization, and vacuum lavatories are other highlights of the Legacy 450 and
Legacy 500, complementing their superior performance and low operating costs.
The new-generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ avionics system will provide
extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive interface. Honeywell’s HTF7500E
state-of-the-art engines incorporate the latest technologies for meeting performance
requirements with improved efficiency, in terms of fuel consumption, facilitated maintenance,
low operating costs, and reduced noise and pollution emissions, thus lessening their
environmental impact. The jets will be the fastest in their categories and the only ones
equipped with cutting-edge fly-by-wire electronic flight controls that increase operating safety
and passenger comfort, while reducing pilot workload and fuel consumption.
The midlight Legacy 450 is being designed to carry up to nine passengers. Its range will be 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, meaning the jet will be able to fly nonstop from London to Moscow (Russia) or Rabat (Morocco); from Delhi (India) to Dubai or Hong Kong; or from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Calcutta (India).
flying 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 was certified in December 2008, and has proved to
be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the
latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.
The Phenom 300 light jet accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant interior,
also designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with winglets,
and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance in mind. A
single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest aircraft in the light jet
category, reaching 518 mph (833 km/h, or 450 knots – KTAS), and it can fly at an altitude of up
to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Dallas, in the
U.S.; from London to Athens, in Europe; or from Delhi (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Launched in 2008, the midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 set a new paradigm in their
respective executive jet categories. Their interiors were designed in partnership with BMW
Group DesignworksUSA, and offer unequaled comfort and style. These aircraft will have the
largest cabin and the best acoustical insulation in their classes. A flat-floor stand-up (six-foot)
cabin, excellent pressurization, and vacuum lavatories are other highlights of the Legacy 450 and
Legacy 500, complementing their superior performance and low operating costs.
The new-generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ avionics system will provide
extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive interface. Honeywell’s HTF7500E
state-of-the-art engines incorporate the latest technologies for meeting performance
requirements with improved efficiency, in terms of fuel consumption, facilitated maintenance,
low operating costs, and reduced noise and pollution emissions, thus lessening their
environmental impact. The jets will be the fastest in their categories and the only ones
equipped with cutting-edge fly-by-wire electronic flight controls that increase operating safety
and passenger comfort, while reducing pilot workload and fuel consumption.
The midlight Legacy 450 is being designed to carry up to nine passengers. Its range will be 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, meaning the jet will be able to fly nonstop from London to Moscow (Russia) or Rabat (Morocco); from Delhi (India) to Dubai or Hong Kong; or from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Calcutta (India).
throttle, weather radar with turbulence detection, and other state-of-the-art technologies. The
Lineage 1000 is equipped with the latest electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.
In order to meet the demands of executive jet customers, Embraer invested in the creation of a
support system consisting of six Company-owned service centers and an extensive authorized
service center network, worldwide. The Company also has partnerships with renowned
companies in the areas of logistics and pilot and mechanic training, besides offering routine
inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and special service solution programs,
like the Embraer Executive Care (EEC). The Company’s product support structure covers flight
operations, and technical and maintenance support customized according to the operating
profile of each aircraft, as well as a new customer Contact Center. This structure makes possible
a significant reduction of the aircraft costs and downtime and maximizes the benefits of this
important business tool. More information about Embraer Executive Jets is available at
www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
