EMBRAER DELIVERS FIRST PHENOM 300 LIGHT JET IN BRAZIL
Forty entry level Phenom 100 jets already operate in the country
São José dos Campos, May 18, 2010 – Embraer delivered the first Phenom 300 light
executive jet, last Friday, May 14, to a Brazilian customer. The ceremony took place at the
Company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, and occurred less than one year after the
first deliveries of the entry level Phenom 100, in Brazil.
“We are very pleased to deliver the Phenom 300, which is a truly revolutionary product, to
the first Brazilian customer,” said Breno Corrêa, Embraer Vice President Marketing and
Sales, Latin America – Executive Jets. “We are certain that the Phenom 300 will continue the
success enjoyed by the Phenom 100 jet in Brazil, around 40 of which are currently
operating in the country.”
The Phenom 300 was launched in 2005 to establish new standards of comfort and performance
in the light jet category. The aircraft, which went into operation in December 2009, after being
certified by aviation agencies in Brazil (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) and the
United States (Federal Aviation Administration – FAA), was recently approved by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
More than 100 Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets have already been sold in Latin America,
70% of which to the Brazilian market.
The jet accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant setting, 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, short runway capability, 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 521 mph (839 km/h, or 453 knots – KTAS), and it
can fly at an altitude of up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,971 nautical miles
(3,650 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying
nonstop from New York to Dallas (U.S.); London to Athens (Europe); or Delhi (India) to
Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
For more information on Embraer Executive Jets, visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
Source: EMBRAER
