Embraer performs first metal cut for Phenom™ 100 Jet

In June at Embraer´s main plant in São José dos Campos, Brazil, the Company performed the firsr metal cut for the Phenm 100 program. The first part manufactured will be assembled onto the first Phenom 100 pre-series aircraft.

The neiva plant in Botucatu, state of São Paulo, will house the production of structural components and structural assembly of the Phenom Jets. Final assembly, interior completion, painting, and flight testing will be conducted at the Gavião Peixoto facility.

Currently, the Phenom 100 program is in its detailed and certification phase and is steadily advancing for deliveries to begin in mid-2008. The first flight is scheduled for mid-2007.

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