Embraer Phenom 100 Jet Goes To Australia For The First Time

As part of its flying demo tour throughout Asia  Pacific, Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry level jet landed, this week, in Perth, Australia. After being exhibited in India, in November 2009, and participating in the Singapore Airshow, February 2-7, the jet’s first appearance in Australia will cover Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, and Darwin. According to the Australian Business Aircraft Association (www.abaa.com.au), over 250 business aircraft, including jets and turboprops, are currently owned and operated in Australia. Business jets, alone, almost doubled from 80 in 2004 to over 140 in mid-2009, signifying an increasing Australian appetite for, and appreciation of, the utility and functionality of this type of aircraft. The flying demo tour in Australia follows Embraer’s announcement of ExecuJet as an authorized service center. The Australian company provides 24-hour service for all Embraer executive jets in that country.

 

 

 

 

EMBRAER DESIGNATES 1ST PHENOM SERVICE CENTER IN CALIFORNIA

 

Embraer has named Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA) as the Company’s authorized service center for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets in Southern California. Located at Van Nuys Airport, in the Los Angeles Basin, CLA is one of the most prominent, well-established corporate aviation service providers in the world.

“With the appointment of this new support base, Embraer has met the need for Phenom authorized service in the Southern California market,” President, Customer Support, USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean – Executive Jets.

 

said Scott Kalister, Embraer Vice “Clay Lacy’s reputation as a premier executive aviation provider and its location at Van Nuys Airport make it an ideal choice for the support of our Phenom jet customers.” 

 

Operating from their 8-acre (32,400-square meter) facility, CLA has one of the largest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award and Class III and IV certified maintenance repair stations in the western U.S. Five large hangars are available to Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 customers who will be offered inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, paint touchups, and interior shop services.

“We are excited to work with Embraer, whose creativity and experience brought the Phenom to the market in a timely manner, at a very competitive price and with a performance greater than originally specified,” opportunity to strengthen our relationship with one of the premier aviation manufacturers in the world, since we already operate its aircraft.”

 

said Clay Lacy, founder and CEO of CLA. “We see this as an A total of 64 Phenom jets are currently registered with the FAA. The entry level Phenom 100 has been operating in North America since December 2008. The Phenom 300, which was certified in December 2009, is also flying in the region. The certification results for both cleansheet, state-of-the-art aircraft boast significant improvements in runway length, range, speed, and fuel consumption.

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EMBRAER DELIVERS FIRST PHENOM 300 EXECUTIVE JET

Executive Flight Services receives Embraer light jet in São José dos Campos, Brazil

São José dos Campos, January 6, 2010

Embraer has begun delivering its recently certified Phenom 300 executive jet, just one year after the first Phenom 100 customers received their aircraft. The first Phenom 300 was delivered at the Company’s headquarters, on December 29, 2009, to Executive Flight Services, a wholly owned aircraft management subsidiary of Executive AirShare, which received the aircraft on behalf of an undisclosed customer.

“As the first FAA Part 135 operator to take delivery of the Phenom 300, Executive Flight
Services will be managing an aircraft that has met all design specifications and improved on
its targets, in terms of runway take-off length, range, speed, and landing distance, making it
the ideal tool for corporate use in this category,” said Ernest Edwards, Embraer Vice
President, Marketing and Sales, USA, Mexico and the Caribbean – Executive Jets.

“The Embraer delivery team has attended to every detail to ensure a smooth delivery of this
aircraft,” said Keith D. Plumb, President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive AirShare.
“As the world’s leading operator of Phenom 100 aircraft, we have been extremely pleased
with the performance and low direct operating costs of this entry level jet, and hold similarly
high expectations for the Phenom 300.”

In preparation for entering service, Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS), based in Dallas,
Texas, successfully qualified four Phenom 300 customer pilots, in December 2009, to operate
the new Embraer Phenom 300 jet. Due to the level of commonality between the Phenom
aircraft models, and because all pilots had previously obtained their Phenom 100 type ratings,
only a transition course for the Phenom 300 was required.

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EMBRAER SELLS A PHENOM 100 JET TO PURDUE UNIVERSITY, IN THE U. S.

World’s first collegiate turbofan pilot training program obtains Embraer’s new best-in-class jet

 

 

São José dos Campos, December 15, 2009 – Embraer is pleased to announce that Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., has purchased one Phenom 100 as part of the Department of Aviation Technology’s fleet replacement program. The jet was chosen after an extensive evaluation and selection process.

The Department of Aviation Technology’s current fleet is over 10 years old and is expected to be replaced by mid-2010. Purdue’s partnership with Embraer, through the acquisition of the Phenom 100 entry level jet, will allow the university’s students the distinction of graduating with an FAA jet type rating that no other program provides.

EMBRAER PHENOM 300 JET RECEIVES U.S. FAA TYPE CERTIFICATE

 

 

First deliveries of the executive aircraft will begin in the coming weeks

 

 

 

 

São José dos Campos, December 14, 2009

Phenom 300 light executive jet was certified, today, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which granted its Type Certificate following the same action by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) on December 3. All design goals were met or surpassed, and first deliveries should begin in the coming weeks.

EMBRAER PHENOM 300 JET ACHIEVES CERTIFICATION BY BRAZIL’S ANAC

Embraer received the type and production certificates, today, for its Phenom 300 executive jet from Brazil’s National Civil

Aviation Authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) in a ceremony held at Company headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certificate is expected to be issued in the coming weeks.

The Phenom 300’s maximum range, originally designed to be 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 kilometers), has been extended to 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 kilometers) with six occupants and NBAA IFR reserves. Runway performance also significantly improved over the initial targets. Takeoff field length, at maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), is now 3,138 feet, considerably better than the original 3,700 feet, while landing distance at maximum landing weight (MLW) improved to 2,621 feet, or 329 feet shorter than the targeted 2,950 feet.

For flights into and out of airports with restrictions due to high temperatures or high elevations, the Phenom 300 exceeded the range targets, resulting, for example, on a range of more than 2000 nm from Aspen, Colorado, U.S. Climb performance also surpassed expectations, allowing the aircraft to depart from sea level at MTOW and reach its operational ceiling of 45,000 feet in only 26 minutes. Powered by two fuelefficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535-E engines, the Phenom 300’s fuel consumption is as much as 6% better than originally estimated.

The jet’s top speed of 453 knots (True Air Speed – TAS) was validated during the flight test campaign. Certified without restrictions, the Phenom 300 is able to fly according to Visual and Instrument Flight Rules, day or night, and into known or forecasted icing conditions. The aircraft also operates well within Stage IV external noise requirements, having been certified with a cumulative margin of 24 EPNdB.

EMBRAER PHENOM 100 JET ON ASIA-PACIFIC FLYING DEMO TOUR

Embraer will begin a flying demo tour of the entry level Phenom 100 executive jet in the Asia-Pacific region. The first stop is India, where the jet will visit seven cities in November: Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Bangalore, Madurai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. After India, the Phenom 100 will be exhibited in Singapore and Australia.

The Phenom 100 deliveries began in December 2008. On September 30, 2009, the jet had logged more than 3,000 flight hours, with a total of 45 aircraft delivered, worldwide. Embraer has several important Phenom family customers in India. Among them are Aviators India Pvt. Ltd., the first client in the region, with two Phenom 100 jets; and Invision Projects Pvt. Ltd., which holds the largest order for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets in India, at 20. To support the operations of the growing number of Phenom and Legacy 600 customers in the country, Embraer recently appointed Indamer Company Pvt. Ltd. as an authorized service center.

Despite the aircraft’s high acceptance, Embraer continues working to improve the Phenom 100, in light of the challenges of a dynamic business jet market. Throughout 2009, Embraer has developed enhancements to increase passenger comfort and satisfaction. New and stylish seats were designed, offering ergonomically improved cushions and greater aisle width, due to retractable armrests. A  new cabin divider offers passengers an optional solid lavatory door, substituting the curtains, increasing privacy, and helping reduce overall cabin noise levels. An enhanced In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system includes such features as XM radio, ambient sound system, the option for passengers to listen to Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications, an interface for portable media players, and a panel that allows cabin temperature control.

EMBRAER PHENOM 100 JET RECEIVES CERTIFICATION IN ARGENTINA

Embraer’s Phenom 100 executive jet received type certification, in late August, from the Argentine aviation authority (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil). The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the aircraft in December 2008, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) last April.

The Phenom 100’s range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), with four passengers, means that, departing from Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, it can fly nonstop to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or Campo Grande, in Brazil; Santiago, in Chile; or Bariloche, in Argentina.

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EMBRAER’S PHENOM 100 AND PHENOM 300 JETS MEET THE MARKET

 

Forty-five Phenom 100s are in service, today, and Phenom 300 deliveries will begin soon

Embraer announced the Phenom jets in May 2005, and has steadily moved forward, ever since. The Company began accepting orders in June 2005, even before revealing the jet’s names at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention, in November 2005. The Phenom 100 had its first metal cut in June 2006 and approximately one year later, in  July 2007, the first flight came. Unrestricted U.S. and Brazil certifications were granted in December 2008, with deliveries beginning that same month. On a similar path, the Phenom 300 first metal cut took place in April 2007 and the maiden flight in April 2008. Currently, the jet is finalizing its certification campaign, targeting first deliveries by the end of this year. 

 

Phenom 300 – Program Status

 

The light jet is in the final certification phase, with over 1,000 flight hours accumulated. The test fleet is comprised of five pre-series aircraft – two with full instrumentation, two with partial instrumentation and parts of the interior, and one with complete interior for function and reliability tests.

The first aircraft (PP-XVI) has finished crosswind takeoff and landing, flutter and high-speed tests. Having concluded natural ice conditions tests, the airframe is currently being evaluated under simulated icing conditions. The power plant, fuel, air management, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems tests were concluded by the second pre-series Phenom 300 (PP-XVJ). The autopilot and high altitude takeoff and landing performance were also evaluated by this aircraft.

The third pre-series aircraft (PP-XVK) has completed all of the runway performance tests and is currently finishing avionics trials.

 

 

 

High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF), lightning, cold soak and external noise testing have been concluded by the fourth pre-series jet (PP-XVL). The airplane was also used to validate the maintenance plan, as well as to evaluate internal noise/thermal comfort and perform smoke/emergency evacuation tests. The fifth pre-series aircraft (PP-XVM) joined the certification campaign last August. It wasthe first to be configured with a complete interior, featuring berthable seats and a drop-down ceiling monitor. The jet was exhibited at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exposition (LABACE), in São Paulo, Brazil, and is confirmed for NBAA 2009, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., October 20-22. Function and reliability tests are currently underway to evaluate such important features as single-point refueling, externally serviced lavatory (unique in the category), and low cabin altitude.

Besides the five aircraft in the flight test campaign, ground-based structural tests are also advancing. Bird strike and wing ultimate load tests were finished. Fatigue tests have been completed, including 1,000 cycles required for wing-fuselage certification, confirming that the Phenom 300 is a robust and reliable platform. As recently acknowledged by the trade media, the Phenom 300’s price, cabin, performance, and fuel efficiency make it a serious contender in the light jet segment.

 

Phenom 100 – Program Status

 

The entry level jet went into operation in December 2008. To date, the aircraft has logged over 3,000 flight hours, with a total of 45 aircraft delivered, worldwide, as of September 30, 2009. Although enjoying great acceptance and success, Embraer continues improving the Phenom 100 to meet the challenging and dynamic business jet market. Throughout 2009, Embraer worked on developments that further enhance customer satisfaction. To increase interior comfort, new and stylish cabin seats were designed, offering ergonomically improved cushions, greater aisle width, plus retractable armrests. The seats will become a standard item, and existing operators will be able to retrofit their aircraft under special commercial conditions. A cabin divider was developed, providing passengers with a real lavatory door, as an option to substitute the current curtains. This increases privacy and also helps to improve cabin noise levels. A new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system includes such features as XM radio, ambient sound system, capability for passengers to listen to Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications in the cabin, an interface for portable media players, and a VIP panel that allows cabin temperature regulation.

 

 

 

 

EMBRAER’S PHENOM 100 JET RECEIVES AUSTRALIAN TYPE CERTIFICATE

São José dos Campos, August 16, 2009

Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry level executive jet received the type certificate, last July, from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This certification joins the Phenom 100’s approval by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and the U.S.’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in December 2008, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in April 2009.

“It is with great satisfaction that we announce the certification of this outstanding aircraft,
reinforcing Embraer’s commitment to the Australian market,” said José Eduardo Costas, Embraer
Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Asia Pacific – Executive Jets. “Our customers will have the
convenience of being able to register their Phenom 100s in Australia.”

Back in 2005, Embraer promised to design and build a revolutionary jet with premium comfort,
outstanding performance, docile flying qualities, and low operating cost. Those goals were
relentlessly pursued and the Phenom 100 not only met all original specification targets, but also
surpassed several performance goals, including a maximum cruising speed of 390 knots (True
Air Speed – KTAS), 10 knots faster than promised, and fuel consumption up to 3.6% better
than initial estimates. External noise levels present a 33 EPNdB (Effective Perceived Noise in
Decibels) margin over the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) stage IV
requirements.

The long interval between scheduled maintenance – 600 FH (Flight Hours) or 12
months – gives the Phenom 100 a substantial advantage over competitors by requiring only five
scheduled maintenance stops in five years. Takeoff and climb performance is also better than
expected. The baggage compartment that was the largest in the category became even larger,
gaining 8 cubic feet (227 liters), from 45 cubic feet (1,274 liters) to 53 cubic feet (1,501 liters).
Currently, more than 800 aircraft from the Phenom family, which also includes the Phenom 300
light jet, are on order, worldwide.

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EMBRAER PHENOM 300 JET ON TARGET FOR CERTIFICATION

 

São José dos Campos, August 13, 2009 

 With the first flight of the fifth Phenom 300 aircraft, tail number PP-XVM, on August 8, Embraer’s light jet program achieved an important milestone toward certification. This aircraft, the first with a completed interior, will be exhibited at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), August 13-15, at Congonhas Airport, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

Visitors will experience the cabin size and comfort that are unique in the category. After the exhibition, the airplane will be used for function and reliability tests and the maturity campaign, when important functions and features will be evaluated, such as its single point refueling, externally serviced lavatory (unique in the category) and low cabin altitude.

“The current fleet of four prototypes has accumulated over 850 test flight hours,” Almeida, Embraer Vice President, Programs – Executive Jets. validate the robustness of the Phenom 300 under normal operating conditions and the superior comfort of its interior, which was designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA.” said Maurício.

 “With this fifth aircraft, we will The first prototype (PP-XVI) has been used for flight quality and performance evaluation. To the present time, the aircraft has performed ground vibration, anti-icing system and undrainable fuel tests, as well as stall, crosswind takeoff and landing, flutter and high-speed tests. The airplane was also used for the aerodynamic configuration finalization. The anti-icing system was verified under natural ice conditions and the airframe is currently being evaluated under simulated icing conditions.

 The second prototype (PP-XVJ) performed water spray and engine fire detection tests. It was also used for the expansion of the Vmo (maximum operating limit speed) envelope and testing external noise and engine controllability, engine fire extinguishing, in-flight start, fuel system, external lighting, and autopilot – which is in the final test stages. The aircraft is now in Bolivia, performing high-altitude takeoff tests. The airplane was also used to collect data for the full flight simulator, which will be certified for pilot training.

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EMBRAER MAKES THE FIRST DELIVERY OF THE PHENOM 100 EXECUTIVE JET

São José dos Campos, December 31, 2008

Embraer announces that it made the first delivery of the Phenom 100 jet, on December 24, in São José dos Campos. The aircraft, which landed today in the U.S. after successfully completing its ferry flight, was recently certified by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil- ANAC) and by the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).

“What an exciting day! This is what we have been working towards, since May 2005, when we launched the Phenom 100,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets. “It is truly an honor to deliver
the first Phenom 100 to Jim and Betsy Frost, who have been with us since day one, not only as customers, but also as invaluable contributors on the program advisory board.”

James and Elizabeth Frost, the first Phenom 100 customers, live in Houston, Texas, where Mrs. Frost runs a family partnership in real estate and mineral holdings and Mr. Frost manages new business projects. Mr. Frost has been flying since the age of 16, and Mrs. Frost, who began flying in the mountains of Colorado, is a Certified Flight Instructor and has logged several thousand hours over the last 15 years.

“The Phenom 100 is fast, easy and fun to fly. I had the most fun in years while flying it during training in Texas and while in Brazil,” said Elizabeth Frost. “We wanted a plane with which we could entertain our family and friends on quick trips between Houston and Colorado as well as to other destinations, and with plenty of baggage space. The Prodigy avionics system is really easy to operate and very friendly, always providing full situational awareness.”

“The Phenom 100 is fabulous! The high degree of automation makes it a great single-pilot jet and, as an owner/operator, I think I am already spoiled by the amazing cockpit,” said James Frost. “The Phenom 100 completes our normal mission using less fuel and in much less time than the turboprop it is replacing. We are looking forward to realizing the benefits of the advanced digital design of the aircraft in lower maintenance costs and less down time.”

Following the success of the Legacy 600, the Phenom 100 entry level jet was launched in 2005, along with the Phenom 300 light jet, confirming Embraer’s commitment to the business aviation market. In 2006, the Company introduced the Lineage 1000 ultra-large jet, which has been certified, and its deliveries will begin in early 2009. In 2008, the Legacy 500 and the Legacy 450 were launched in the midsize and midlight categories, and are scheduled to enter service in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

The design, development, certification, and first delivery of the Phenom 100 took just over three-and-a-half years, which is a distinctive achievement in the industry. Brazilian certification was granted by the National Civil Aviation Authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC), on December 9, 2008. Embraer also received ANAC’s
certification (CHE) to produce the Phenom 100. EASA certification is expected for the second quarter of 2009.
A second Phenom 100 aircraft was delivered on December 29, in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

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