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Phenom 100 pays first visit to Canada at CBAA

May 22, 2009, São José dos Campos, Brazil  – Embraer will participate in the 48th Annual Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) Convention, Trade Show, and Static Display, in Montreal, Canada, May 27-29. The Company has displayed the full-scale mock-up of its new entry level jet in previous years, and will now showcase the actual Phenom 100 for the first time in Canada, alongside the super midsize Legacy 600. On Thursday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m., Embraer will host a press briefing on its comprehensive Executive Jets aircraft portfolio and a program update on the Phenom 300, the Legacy 450, and the Legacy 500 at the Media Corner in the Skyservice Business Aviation hangar, near Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), in Montreal, Canada.

“The Canadian debut of the Phenom 100 marks an important milestone in Embraer’s introduction of its all-new entry level jet,” states Ernest Edwards, Vice President, Marketing and Sales USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean – Executive Jets. “Embraer is continuing to fulfill its declared commitment to become a major player in the business jet market.”

 The state-of-the-art Phenom 100 is the result of a clean-sheet design, coupled with Embraer’s impressive experience and history of building commercial, military, and executive aircraft. Launched in 2005, the entry level jet achieved full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in December 2008, followed by the first deliveries. The aircraft met or surpassed all of its original design targets: the projected range of 1,160 nautical miles (2,148 km) increased to 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), an optional enhanced performance package decreased takeoff distance by 375 feet (114 meters), landing distance was reduced by 301 feet (92 meters), and its top speed is 10 knots faster than originally announced.

The Legacy 600, Embraer’s first executive jet, was launched in 2000. Today, over 160 aircraft are currently operating in 25 countries, with high rates of dispatch reliability and low operating costs. Featuring the largest cabin in its class – 1,650 cubic feet, or 46,723 liters; 6-foot, 1.82 meter ceiling; three spacious zones; and an unsurpassed sense of privacy, the Legacy 600 is one of the most outstanding tools in business travel.

About the CBAA The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) Convention, Trade Show, and Static Display (www.cbaa.ca) is considered to be one of the Canadian business aviation’s most successful and valuable annual events. It provides participants with a unique experience of the country’s very dynamic aviation culture and is a great platform for networking with aircraft owners, operators and industry leaders, as well as for interacting with service providers, aircraft and component manufacturers, Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), and government agencies. The show will open its doors at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada.

About Embraer’s Executive Jets Embraer’s Executive Jets portfolio consists of six aircraft: the entry level Phenom 100, light Phenom 300, midlight Legacy 450, midsize Legacy 500, super midsize Legacy 600, and ultralarge Lineage 1000 jets. These aircraft offer cabin sizes and flexible ranges that are well-suited to the most diverse demands, permitting greater work productivity and saving valuable travel time, which is enjoyed in comfort and privacy.

The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.; from London to Rome, in Europe; or from Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia. The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.

The Phenom 300 light jet accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant interior, also designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with winglets, and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance in mind. A single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest aircraft in the light jet category, reaching 518 mph (833 km/h, or 450 knots – KTAS), and it can fly at an altitude of up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Dallas, in the U.S.; from London to Athens, in Europe; or from Delhi (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

Launched in 2008, the midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 set a new paradigm in their respective executive jet categories. Their interiors were designed in partnership with BMW Group Designworks USA, and offer unequaled comfort and style. These aircraft will have the largest cabin and the best acoustical insulation in their classes. A flat-floor stand-up (six-foot) cabin, excellent pressurization, and vacuum lavatories are other highlights of the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500, complementing their superior performance and low operating costs.

The new-generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ avionics system will provide extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive interface. Honeywell’s HTF7500E state-of-the-art engines incorporate the latest technologies for meeting performance requirements with improved efficiency, in terms of fuel consumption, facilitated maintenance, low operating costs, and reduced noise and pollution emissions, thus lessening their environmental impact. The jets will be the fastest in their categories and the only ones equipped with cutting-edge fly-by-wire electronic flight controls that increase operating safety and passenger comfort, while reducing pilot workload and fuel consumption.

The midlight Legacy 450 is being designed to carry up to nine passengers. Its range will be 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, meaning the jet will be able to fly nonstop from London to Moscow (Russia) or Rabat (Morocco); from Delhi (India) to Dubai or Hong Kong; or from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Calcutta (India).

 The midsize Legacy 500 will carry up to nine passengers. It is being designed for a range of 3,000 nautical miles (5,560 km) with four passengers, or 2,800 nautical miles (5,190 km) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves. These characteristics will allow customers to fly from New York to Los Angeles, in the U.S.; or from Moscow (Russia) to Mumbai (India).

The super midsize Legacy 600 carries 13 passengers (standard configuration) in comfort and privacy in three distinct cabin zones. In the standard configuration, the refined interior offers leather seats, sofa, credenza, and tables for meals or meetings. The airplane also has a spacious galley for preparing hot and cold meals, an ample aft lavatory, wardrobes, cabinets, and an entertainment system with DVD and satellite communication. Optional High-Speed Data (HSD) equipment and Wi-Fi technology enable customers to browse the Internet, access e-mails, and transfer files during trips, providing a better use of time, increased work productivity, and more entertainment possibilities. The aircraft has a large baggage compartment, which is easily accessed during flight, and has a total capacity of 286 cubic feet (8,100 liters). The jet has a cruising speed of Mach 0.80. Its range of 3,250 nautical miles (6,019 km) with eight passengers, or 3,400 nautical miles (6,297 km) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the jet can fly nonstop from Munich (Germany), London or Geneva (Switzerland) to Dubai; from Berlin (Germany) to Praia (Cape Verde); from Frankfurt (Germany) to Karachi (Pakistan); from Hamburg (Germany) to Delhi; from Los Angeles (U.S.) to Honolulu (Hawaii); from Delhi (India) or Singapore to Tokyo (Japan); or from Shanghai (China) to Delhi. More than 160 Legacy 600 jets presently operate in 25 countries, with high rates of dispatch reliability and low operating costs.

The ultra-large Lineage 1000 is Embraer’s biggest executive jet and can carry 19 passengers in five cabin zones. Its range of 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 km) with eight passengers, or 4,500 nautical miles (8,334 km) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the jet is able to fly nonstop from London to Dubai; from Dubai to Johannesburg (South Africa); from New York to Moscow; or from Singapore to Sydney (Australia). The interior design gives priority to comfort and refinement, and was designed in conjunction with Priestman Goode, from the U.K.. The cabin uses the category’s most sophisticated materials. A wide variety of configurations meets all passenger requirements with enough space to work, rest, and hold meetings. Optional items include Wi-Fi technology, access to the Internet, and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). An ample aft baggage compartment, pressurized and conveniently accessible during flight, has a total capacity of 323 cubic feet (9,140 liters) and is the largest among all competitors. Honeywell’s Primus Epic® integrated avionics system has five Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) multi-functional control screens, Cursor Control Device (CCD), autothrottle, weather radar with turbulence detection, and other state-of-the-art technologies. The Lineage 1000 is equipped with the latest electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.

In order to meet the demands of executive jet customers, Embraer invested in the creation of a support system consisting of six Company-owned service centers and an extensive authorized service center network, worldwide. The Company also has partnerships with renowned companies in the areas of logistics and pilot and mechanic training, besides offering routine inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and special service solution programs, like the Embraer Executive Care (EEC). The Company’s product support structure covers flight operations, technical support and maintenance that are customized according to the operating profile of each aircraft, as well as a new customer service concept implemented by the  Center. This structure makes possible a significant reduction of the aircraft costs and downtime and maximizes the benefits of this important business tool. More information about Embraer Executive Jets is available at www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com .