Embraer continues to update its rapidly expanding product line. At a press conference at EAA AirVenture, the company’s president and CEO Marco Tulio Pellegrini introduced an updated version of Embraer’s entry-level jet, the Phenom 100. The new Phenom 100 EV promises greater speed and significantly shorter takeoff distance, improving the airplane’s hot and high-performance capabilities.
Embraer Launches Phenom 100 EV
Key Takeaways:
- Embraer unveiled the Phenom 100 EV, an updated version of its entry-level jet, featuring improved speed and shorter takeoff distances.
- The performance enhancements result from upgraded PW617F1-E engines offering increased thrust, leading to a higher top speed and reduced takeoff distances, especially in hot and high conditions.
- The Phenom 100 EV includes a new Prodigy Touch avionics suite incorporating Garmin's G3000.
- Across (Mexico) and Emirates (Dubai) are launch customers, highlighting the aircraft's suitability for hot climates; deliveries are expected to begin in 2017 with a price of $4.495 million.
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