Embraer* (Bovespa: EMBR3 - Embraer ON, EMBR4 - Embraer PN) is already the fourth biggest civilian aircraft manufacturer in the World (behind american Boeing, EU Airbus and canadian Bombardier) and is preparing to compete in a segment that promises to be one of the most income-producing niches in the next years: the mini executive jets or "light jets".
A roadshow with a mock-up in natural size of the Phenom 100 is already in the United States, coast-to-coast, according to Beto Largman. Phenom 100 will enter in service in the middle of 2008 and will cost US$ 2,75 million. The light jet will carry up to eight occupants and, with four people on board, will have a maximum speed of 0,70 Mach and will reach 1.160 nautical miles.
The airplane is projected to take off in short distances and is capable to fly in an altitude of 41,000 feet (12,500 meters). The Phenom 300 will be equipped with an engine of 3.200 pounds of push and will accomodate up to nine occupants.
Phenom 300 will reach 1.800 nautical miles with six people on board, its maximum speed will be of Mach 0,78. The airplane is also projected to take off in short distances and is capable to fly in an altitude of 45,000 feet (13,700 meters). Phenom 300 will enter in service in the middle of 2009 and cost US$ 6,65 million.
* Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. was Brazil’s largest exporter from 1999 to 2001 and the second largest in 2002, 2003 and 2004. It currently employs more than 16,500 people, 85.5% based in Brazil, and contributes to the creation of more than 3,000 indirect jobs. Based in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Embraer was founded in 1969 as a government initiative and then privatized on December 7, 1994.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
