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Embraer Selects Melbourne, FL For US Phenom Assembly Line

Will Invest $50 Million To Establish Facility At MLB

ANN REALTIME UPDATE 05.13.08 1700 EDT: It's official! Embraer announced Tuesday it plans to invest an estimated US$ 50 million for the establishment of a new facility in the United States dedicated to its executive jets business. The new 150,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will house a final assembly line, the first for Embraer in the U.S. It will be capable of producing both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive jet models, as well as a paint shop and a delivery and customer design center.

The announcement followed a high-level meeting involving Melbourne mayor Harry Goode, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Enterprise Florida, and other state and local officials.

After a rigorous and thorough site selection process, the preferred location for the project is Melbourne International Airport, in Melbourne, Florida, which best satisfies all applicable operational requirements and strategies. A Memorandum of Intent has been executed between all of the necessary parties, and a final decision is predicated on approval by the State and local governments.

Embraer expects to create approximately 200 skilled positions by 2011. These will be necessary to operate all aspects of the facility, including aircraft assembly, production planning, logistics and quality, aircraft interior design, corporate administration, engineering, and aircraft painting, delivery, and flight testing functions.

"Developing this new facility will allow Embraer to respond to the growing demands of its executive jets business and reaffirms our commitment to meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President & CEO. "We are very excited and confident that our new location, in Melbourne, Florida, will be a successful step and a special milestone for the Company. We look forward to working with local officials to finalize the proposal and begin the development of this new facility."

"We welcome Embraer as a key player in Florida’s expanding aviation sector," Governor Crist said. "With this announcement, the Sunshine State again demonstrates its ability to attract world-class companies able to compete in the competitive global economy."

Original Report

1200 EDT: A meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Melbourne, FL may lead to Brazilian planemaker Embraer locating a showroom and production facility for its upcoming Phenom 100 and 300 light jets in the Sunshine State.

Florida Today reports Governor Charlie Crist will discuss details of the $41 million deal with executives from Embraer. The meeting comes following weeks of closed-door discussions between the two sides.

The first phase of the plan would include building a assembly facility on a 15-acre site at Melbourne International Airport, according to sources. As many as 200 jobs would be created by the new plant, which could be operational by January 2010.

Embraer wants $1.8 million in economic incentives to secure the deal... and local officials are reportedly eager to talk, as the new jobs would carry an average annual wage of $50,000 -- close to $11,000 higher than current average wages in Brevard County.

Last month, Embraer's Phenom 100 very-light-jet made its first appearance in the United States, undergoing cold-soak testing in the climate lab at Eglin Air Force Base (above).

FMI: www.embraer.com

Embraer's Phenom 100 Completes Cold Soak Trials

Plane Gets 'Chilly' Reception On First US Trip

Embraer’s fourth Phenom 100 jet successfully concluded its cold soak tests on April 14, moving ahead with the aircraft’s maturity campaign. The test was performed at a well-known climate laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Its objective is to certify the aircraft’s strength and the functioning of the plane and its components under condition of extreme cold.

"The maturity campaign is an important phase in the development of the Phenom 100 jet," said Henrique Langenegger, Embraer Vice President, Programs – Executive Jets. "The tests in Florida were conducted as planned and presented very satisfactory results. Now, the campaign will continue in Brazil over the coming months."

On its first trip to the United States, the Phenom 100 jet remained in a cold chamber for over 12 hours, down to a temperature of -40°F. The engines, systems, batteries, opening and closing of the door, and internal temperature were tested, among other things. All of the results were very positive. The cold soak tests not only certify the airplane’s functioning under extreme temperature conditions, but also provide valuable information for more robust and simplified procedures for operations in a cold climate.

The fourth Phenom 100 jet flew for the first time on March 26, this year, at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto plant, in outstate São Paulo. It is taking part in the maturity campaign, consisting of an intensive schedule of tests under real operating conditions, including exposure to extremes of heat and cold.

At the same time, Embraer is carrying out the certification campaign with the first three Phenom 100 aircraft. So far, vibration, stall, flight quality, performance, and the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), as well as other systems and aircraft features, have been tested.

Certification of the Phenom 100 is expected during the second half of 2008. The first Phenom 100 due for customer delivery is already in the final pre-assembly stage, according to the Brazilian planemaker.

FMI: www.embraer.com

Embraer's Light Jet Makes Phenom-enal First Flight

Phenom 300 Takes To Skies Earlier Than Forecast

Embraer's Phenom 300 successfully took to the air on its maiden flight Tuesday from the company’s Gavião Peixoto test runway. In the coming months, the first Phenom 300, serial number 99801, will participate in the flight test campaign along with three additional Phenom 300 jets. It is expected to enter service in the second semester of 2009.

"This first flight of the Phenom 300 executive jet is a very special and historic moment for all of us at Embraer, and I congratulate every Embraer employee for making this possible," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President and CEO. "We unveiled the Phenom jets nearly three years ago, making a clear statement to the business aviation community of our commitment to becoming a long-term player in the executive aviation market. The first flight of the Phenom 300 further confirms our determination and is another solid step in Embraer’s strategy to offer its customers a product line that fully meets increasingly demanding customer expectations."

The aircraft’s entirely digital development process, as well as the total commitment of the teams involved in the program, allowed moving up this flight, which had originally been scheduled for mid-year.

"We are thrilled with the Phenom 300’s successful first flight, which gives us great confidence for the upcoming program milestones," said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets. "The Phenom 300 will deliver an unequalled travel experience with the highest level of comfort and performance in the light jet category."

During the one hour and twenty-two minute flight, Captain John Sevalho Corção and Embraer Chief Pilot Eduardo Alves Menini -- who also was a crew member of the first flight of the Phenom 100 -- were accompanied by flight test engineer Jens Peter Theodor Geiger Wentz. The crew put the plane through a number of maneuvers, checking the aircraft’s flight characteristics and the operation of its systems. Simultaneously, the engineering teams involved in the Phenom 300 flight test campaign were analyzing flight data transmitted in real time and supporting the flight test crew from the ground.

"The crew is honored to have participated in this important event, representing the great work of hundreds of people whom we congratulate," said Capt. Corção. "The quality of the Phenom 300 design and onboard high technology provided a very smooth and pleasant flight, increasing the thrill of flying the aircraft for the first time."

On a schedule similar to that of the Phenom 100 very-light-jet, three Phenom 300 jets will spend approximately 1,400 hours in the certification program, and a fourth aircraft will be dedicated to the maturity campaign. The tests to be conducted with the 99801 aircraft will focus on performance and defining the aerodynamic configuration. Other tests, such as those dealing with systems functions and reliability, vibrations on the ground, flying qualities, flutter, water spray, single-point refueling system, and so on, will be shared by the first three test aircraft.

FMI: www.embraer.com

Embraer Rolls Out Its First Phenom 300 Light Jet

Sees Light Of Day... And Soon, Light Under Its Wheels

Embraer tells ANN the Brazilian planemaker finished assembling its first Phenom 300 jet at the Gavião Peixoto plant in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 12. The rollout precedes a series of ground tests to be conducted in preparation for the jet's first flight in mid-2008. Final assembly of the second Phenom 300 has also begun at the same plant.

"We are thrilled to see the Phenom 300 become a reality," said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets. "The Phenom 300, with its premium comfort, best-in-class performance and low operating cost, will set a new standard for the Light Jet category."

"The roll-out of the first Phenom 300 is a rewarding achievement, a direct result of the unwavering commitment and relentless drive of our engineering, manufacturing and quality teams," said Henrique Langenegger, Embraer Vice President, Programs – Executive Jets. "Over 400 engineers were commissioned to the Phenom 300 program. The deployment of state-of-theart technologies enabled a paperless design process, efficient integration of over 50 suppliers, serial production tooling for the very first aircraft, and fully-digital quality assurance."

The Phenom 300 rollout occurred just 10 months after the smaller Phenom 100 was unveiled for the first time in June 2007. The first metal cut of the Phenom 300 took place in late March 2007, with wings and engines installed at the end of February 2008. March 2008 saw the first electrical power-on. The sub-sections were assembled at the Botucatu plant.

Different from the Phenom 100, the Phenom 300 went through final assembly at the Gavião Peixoto plant, where the program's test campaign will also take place. Despite a strong familial resemblance between the two aircraft, the Phenom 100 and 300 share relatively few common components, according to Embraer.

The nine-seat Phenom 300 is designed for high utilization and availability. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines rated at 3,200 pounds of thrust each, the Phenom 300's range with six occupants will be 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km or 2,071 miles) with NBAA IFR reserves, 35 minutes and 100 nm alternate.

The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) at a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.78 and is also designed for short-field takeoffs, while standard anti-skid brakes will aid in short-field landings.

Based on Garmin's all-glass, fully-integrated avionics suite, the Prodigy flight deck offers Phenom 300 jet operators more advantages than any other avionics suite on today's market. The cockpit features three interchangeable 12-inch displays -- two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD). The system integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, engine instrumentation, and crew-alerting system data and presents the composite information in brilliant, sunlight-readable color on three high-definition displays.

Expected to enter service in the second half of 2009, the Phenom 300 is priced at US$ 6.65 million, based on January 2005 economic conditions, in the baseline configuration, for FAA certification.

FMI: www.embraer.com

Embraer Reveals First Phenom Customer In India
Bangalore-Based Aviators India Takes Two Phenom 100s

Last week, Embraer disclosed a contract with Indian business aviation solutions company Aviators India Pvt. Ltd. for two Phenom 100 executive jets, totaling US$ 5.96 million, at list price. This order, announced at the Extravaganza Mumbai 2008, February 22-23, in India, is already included in Embraer’s firm order backlog. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2009.

"Aviators India has over ten years of experience in the Indian marketplace. Their choice of the Phenom 100 underscores our confidence in the suitability of the aircraft for this market," said Capt. Manfred Baudzus, Embraer Director of Marketing and Sales for Asia Pacific - Executive Aviation. "We believe Aviators will enjoy operating the Phenom 100 executive jet, whose comfort, high rate of availability, performance and low operating costs are standard setters in the Very Light Jet category."

The Indian company is active in consultancy services for aircraft management, purchasing airplanes and helicopters, and setting up corporate flight departments.

"Amongst the aircraft in its class, the Phenom 100 provides the best value for investment and is a great personal aircraft," said Capt. Arun Sharma, Managing Director of Aviators India Pvt. Ltd.. "The jet’s style, performance and comfort, in my opinion, beat every aircraft in the market and I have no doubt that the Phenom 100 will become the preferred aircraft in India. We are looking forward to receiving our aircraft next year."

Aviators has been in business since 1994 and has bases in Bangalore (also headquarters), Mumbai, Calcutta and Delhi. The company says it provides "a holistic and customer-centered approach" to business aviation, offering in-flight information services, aircraft and fuel sales, airplane and helicopter charters (domestic and international), aircraft charter sales management, and operational support for international flights.

FMI: www.aviatorsindia.com, www.embraer.com

Third Phenom 100 Takes Flight
Engine Mounting For Larger 300 Expected Soon

Just in time for the holidays, Embraer updated ANN on the progress of the Brazilian planemaker's light-jet program.  The third Phenom 100 jet took its first flight Friday from the test runway at the Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility, outstate São Paulo, Brazil. The aircraft will join the flight test campaign, performing interior function and reliability tests.

The jet -- the first to be completed in the newly-inaugurated hangar at the same site -- will be outfitted with the interior designed in partnership with BMW DesignworksUSA. The fourth aircraft is in the final assembly stage and will be used in the Phenom 100 maturity campaign.

"The Phenom 100 flight test campaign has accrued over 250 hours on more than 260 flights," said Henrique Langenegger, Embraer Vice President, Programs - Executive Jets. "The aircraft dispatch reliability has been excellent, showing that all investments made in product maturity were worthwhile."

As ANN reported, the first Phenom 100 flew July 27. The test program now include three Phenom 100 jets, which have recently completed performance, flying qualities, flutter, water ingestion, and artificial ice tests.

As the Phenom 100 progresses, Embraer also announced the first fuselage for the larger Phenom 300 is also ready. The first pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines has arrived at Embraer for installation on the jet, once the wing-fuselage mating occurs.

Final assembly of the Phenom 300 will take place in the new Phenom production hangar at the Gavião Peixoto facility.

FMI: www.embraer.com

Second Phenom 100 Takes Flight
Embraer VLJ Sees Light Under Its Gear

Embraer performed the maiden flight of its second Phenom 100 jet, registration PP-XOM, Wednesday. Captain Marcio Brisolla Jordão, Captain Antonio Bragança Silva, and flight engineer Carlos Roberto Silveira Filho.

“The flight test campaign is steadily progressing, confirming the quality and trueness of the project design of these jets,” said Henrique Langenegger, Embraer Vice President, Programs – Executive Jets. “Flight tests are producing the first results, and the assembly of the third plane moves efficiently ahead.”

The tests to be performed by this aircraft deal with systems functioning, In-Flight Thrust Determination (IFTD), and flutter.

The full test campaign of the Phenom 100 will be carried out by four aircraft. With this flight, there are now two jets in the test phase to confirm design features, as well as to provide data for certification.

The first and second Phenom 100 jets are fully instrumented, while the third and fourth aircraft will be outfitted with the interior designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA.

FMI: www.embraer.com


Will deliver premium comfort, outstanding performance and low operating cost. These are the key design drivers for this jet. It will be designed for high utilization and high availability. Its pilot-friendly cockpit and docile flying qualities will enable single-pilot operation and an easy transition for less experienced pilots.  The Phenom 100 will carry up to eight people and be powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW617F engine, with 1,615 pounds of thrust. Its range will be 1,160 nautical miles (NBAA IFR reserves with 100 nm alternate) with four people onboard and it will have a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.7. The airplane is designed for a short takeoff distance and is capable of flying at 41,000 feet. The Phenom 100 is expected to enter service in mid-2008 and will be priced at $2.75 million in 2005 economic conditions. 

 

Embraer's Very Light Jet Takes To The Skies
Phenom 100 Completes First Flight In Brazil

Embraer's Phenom 100 Very Light Jet made its first flight Thursday at the company's main facility in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The jet was able to take off in a pocket of clear sky as weather... has been postponing the flight for the past few days.

Vice president of Embraer's executive jets, Luis Carlos Affonso told the press Tuesday the program crew was waiting out the weather before completing high-speed runway tests.  As it turns out the crew had loftier ideas for their test once the weather cleared.  "We said we would have first flight in mid-2007, and I am happy we have made that target," Luis Carlos Affonso said.Phenom serial number 99801 was piloted by Capt. Antonio Braganca Silva and Capt Eduardo Alves Menini. The flight test engineer onboard was Marcelo Toledo Basile.  The flight lasted for about one and half hours, during which several maneuvers were performed to test flight characteristics.  The jet left terra firma at 10:55am and was taken to an altitude of 15,000ft. The first flight was completed with the Phenom's landing gears down.

"Now that the first flight is done we will begin flight testing until May," said.  According to Embraer the flight testing will include static and fatigue tests until mid-2008. The first tests will satisfy the requirements of Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency. Following will be certification with the FAA before entering service in mid-2008. European certification is planned for completion in the first semester of 2009.  "Because it was flown on time as per our plans it makes all the chances for first delivery in 2008," Affonso said.  Embraer has already boasted 450 firm orders for its Phenom family. Of those firm orders Embraer says a mere 20% of those orders are owner/operators.  When asked where deliveries will take place, Affonso said most of the initial deliveries will happen in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He explained that it wasn't Embraer's intention to have customers take delivery of their aircraft in Brazil. The customers have been deciding to take a vacation in Sao Paulo to pick up their aircraft.  Commenting on the shear size of the Phenom 100 as a VLJ, Affonso suggested it was "in a class of its own. It's much larger than any of the other very light jets."

FMI: www.embraerexecutivejets.com

The 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 passengers if the lavatory is removed. It has a maximum flying range of 1,320 nautical miles. Its price is estimated at US$ 2.75 million, with a production date of mid 2008.

Embraer Counts Down Days To First Flight Of Phenom 100; Ground Tests Now Underway

Embraer tells ANN the Brazilian planemaker is currently performing the ground tests for the Phenom 100 very light jet, in preparation for its first flight. Engineers are making steady progress, according to representatives with the company, as they confirm the design quality of the aircraft and test the functionalities and integration of its systems.

"The Phenom 100 test campaign has begun and steadily advances," said Alexandre Figueiredo, Embraer Senior Manager, Phenom Programs. "The ground tests prepare the aircraft for its first flight and provide results for the certification process, which is scheduled to be completed in mid-2008."

These tests are an integral part of the development program, to make sure the aircraft meets its performance and availability goals. The first test conducted was the engine run, when the Phenom's engines were powered up after being mounted on the aircraft. They had already been thoroughly tested at Pratt & Whitney Canada’s facilities in Canada, and flown on its test-bed aircraft.

The Ground Vibration Test (GVT) is being conducted, with the objective of validating the aero-elastic model of the aircraft. During the test, the aircraft is suspended with elastic cables in order to float as if in flight.

Flight controls will be tested for flexibility, validating the primary control systems. The entire circuit of cables and brackets will be tested with a full surface load on the ailerons, rudder and elevator, confirming attrition and deflection conditions and no jamming.

Systems functionality and integration are the object of the main group of ground tests. All systems are evaluated both individually and jointly, confirming the aircraft’s operational capabilities, from taxiing through the first flight.

The engines are powered up, in order to generate and distribute electricity to all systems. The gyromagnetic compass, Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) will be verified. System failure simulations will be performed to guarantee the safety of the aircraft during its first flight.

Electromagnetic interferences will be applied to the aircraft to ensure accurate systems operation. Finally, the test crew will perform low and high-speed taxi runs to confirm controllability of the steering, braking and emergency systems on the ground.

The first flight of the Phenom 100 will occur in the near future, upon completion of ground tests.

FMI: www.embraer.com

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Length: 12.50 m (41 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.50 m (41 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 4.27 m (14 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: m² ( ft²)
  • Empty: kg ( lb)
  • Loaded: kg ( lb)
  • Maximum takeoff: kg ( lb)
  • Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F turbofans, 7.2 kN (1,615 lbf) thrust each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 380kts (426 mph)
  • Range: 2,148 km (1,339 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: m/min (ft/min)
  • Wing loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
  • Thrust-to-weight:

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