Embraer Phenom Assembly Plant Opens in Fla

By George Larson
MELBOURNE, Fla.

Embraer earlier today officially opened its Florida assembly plant and customer delivery center, a welcome source of jobs on the soon-to-be Shuttle-less Space Coast that drew the Brazilian company’s CEO a hearty standing ovation.

The new $50 million complex at Melbourne International Airport is expected to begin turning out Phenom 100 light jets later this year. Ultimately, it could employ 200 ...

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