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EMBRAER
REVEALS THE PHENOM 100 AND THE PHENOM 300 AT NBAA
New names announced during unveiling of new jets’
full-scale mock-ups
Orlando, Fla., Nov. 9, 2005 – Embraer today revealed
at the world’s largest business jet exhibition the
names of its new very light and light jets – the Phenom
100 and the Phenom 300.
The names were announced during the unveiling of the full-scale
mock-ups of Embraer’s new executive jets at the annual
convention of the National Business Aviation Association
(NBAA) in Orlando, United States.
The Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are truly extraordinary products
for their premium comfort, docile flying qualities and outstanding
performance. Other inherent qualities include next-generation
engines, low-cost operation and high-utilization design.
The Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 will compete in the very light,
entry and light jet
segments. Their distinctive advantages, namely cabin size
and comfort, pilot-friendly
cockpit and high availability, make them an excellent choice
for personal use, business travel and air taxi operation.
“When selecting a name for Embraer’s new executive
jet family, we found the Phenom name came out very strongly,
and better translated its superior characteristics and ability
to offer an unbound flight experience,” said Maurício
Botelho, Embraer President and CEO. “The Phenom 100
and Phenom 300 reaffirm Embraer’s commitment to the
business aviation market, started when we launched the Legacy,
setting new standards for cabin space and comfort, privacy,
dispatch reliability and performance.
”The Phenom (pronounced fee-nom) jets were launched
in May 2005 to complement Embraer’s executive jets
portfolio and advance the Company’s position on this
market.
The
Phenom 100 and Phenom 300
The Phenom 100 very light jet and the Phenom 300 light jet
are best-in-class. Premium comfort, outstanding performance
and low operating costs are key design drivers for these
jets.
Both aircraft will offer pilots and passengers the comfort
and style unseen in their categories. The relaxing ambience
is enhanced by the size of the generous windows and the
most ample cabin in their class. Onboard conveniences include
a refreshment center, a private lavatory and satellite entertainment
and communications.
The pilot-friendly cockpit and the docile flying qualities
of the two new aircraft will enable single-pilot operation.
Drawing from the Legacy’s design heritage, the Phenom
100 and Phenom 300 will be built for high utilization and
high reliability, features particularly suitable for the
air taxi market worldwide.
The Phenom 100 jet will carry up to eight occupants and
be powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW617F engines,
with 1,615 pounds of thrust each. Its range will be 1,160
nautical miles (NBAA IFR reserves with 100 nm alternate)
with four persons onboard and it will have a maximum operating
speed of Mach 0.70. The airplane is designed for short field
takeoff performance and is capable of flying at 41,000 feet
(12,500 meters).
The Phenom 100 is expected to enter service in mid-2008
and will be priced at $2.75 million based on 2005 economic
conditions The Phenom 300 jet will be powered by P&WC’s
PW535E engines, with 3,200 pounds of thrust each. Comfortably
accommodating up to nine occupants, its range will be 1,800
nautical miles (NBAA IFR reserves with 100 nm alternate)
with six persons onboard, and it will have a maximum operating
speed of Mach 0.78. The airplane is also designed for
short field takeoff performance and is capable of flying
at 45,000 feet (13,700 meters).
The Phenom 300 is expected to enter service in mid-2009
and be priced at US$ 6.65 million based on 2005 economic
conditions.
For
mor einfo visitwww.embraerexecutivejets.com
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