DTN News: Embraer Takes Two Of Its Newest Executive Jets To Oshkosh

DTN News: Embraer Takes Two Of Its Newest Executive Jets To Oshkosh

*A Phenom 100 jet and a Phenom 300 mock-up will be on display at EAA AirVenture 2009

*Source: DTN News / EMBRAER

(NSI News Source Info) São José dos Campos - July 22, 2009: Embraer will be present for the fourth consecutive year at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,USA.

The Embraer Phenom 100 is a Very Light Jet (VLJ) developed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It has a capacity for 4 passengers in its normal configuration, but it can carry up to 6-7 passengers with a single crew, optional side facing seat and belted toilet. It has a maximum flying range of 1,178 nautical miles with 4 occupants and NBAA IFR Reserves. As of 1 January 2009, its price is US$ 3.6 million, with the first aircraft delivered in December 2008. The fourteenth plane was acquired on March, 25th 2009, by a private pilot.

The annual event, in its 57th edition, is one of the world’s most famous international

gatherings for aviation enthusiasts (www.AirVenture.org), and will be held July 27 to August 2,from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

A Phenom 100 entry level jet will be displayed for the first timeat the show, as well as a Phenom 300 light jet full-size mock-up, at the Company’s newlocation: Static #347, AeroShell Square.

“The Phenom 100’s debut at this year’s EAA AirVenture is of particular significance, sinceits first flight occurred just two short years ago, at the same time as Oshkosh 2007,” said

Ernest Edwards, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, andthe Caribbean – Executive Jets.

“The Phenom 100 was certified on schedule and met, orexceeded, many of its design goals, making it the fastest aircraft, with the longest range andlargest cabin in its class.”

Embraer will host a press briefing on Wednesday, July 29, at 11:00 a.m., at the EAA Press Headquarters located north of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower.

Ernie Edwardswill present the latest achievements of the Company’s expanded executive jets portfolio, consisting of the entry level Phenom 100, the light Phenom 300, the midlight Legacy 450, themidsize Legacy 500, the super midsize Legacy 600, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000 jets.

The first deliveries of the Phenom 100 began in December 2008, with very positive feedback from customers.

The Phenom 300 is expected to be certified before the end of this year, whenit will also enter service. The new Legacy 500 and the Legacy 450 are expected to becomeoperational in the second half of 2012 and 2013, respectively.

The Legacy 600 has been inservice since 2002, with more than 170 jets in 26 countries, and the first Lineage 1000, whichis the largest aircraft in the portfolio, was delivered last May.