Embraer Taps Exec For Florida Bizjet Plant

By Joseph C. Anselmo janselmo@aviationweek.com
WASHINGTON

Embraer has tapped an aerospace manufacturing veteran to run a new business jet assembly plant it plans to open early next year in Florida.

Phil Krull will become managing director of the Brazilian aircraft builder’s first U.S. aircraft assembly plant. The 150,000-square-ft. facility and paint shop at Melbourne International Airport in Florida is designed to churn out ...

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