Embraer Flies First U.S.-Built Phenom 300

Stephen Pope

Thursday, December 06, 2012 at 09:59 PM ET

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Phenom 300

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Embraer has flown its first U.S.-built Phenom 300 from its new factory in Melbourne, Florida, which will serve as a flight demonstrator.
The production process at the U.S. facility has matured, completing the Phenom 300 in half the time it took for the first Phenom 100, with plans to build eight Phenom 300s annually at full capacity.
This achievement marks a significant step in Embraer's $50 million investment and commitment to expanding its U.S. manufacturing and engineering presence, aiming to become a major global aviation company.

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Embraer on Wednesday flew the first U.S.-built Phenom 300 after the light twinjet emerged from a new factory in Melbourne, Florida. Delivery will be made to Embraer Executive Jets for use as a flight demonstrator.

Embraer said the production time for the Phenom 300 was half that of the first Phenom 100 built in Melbourne, reflecting the maturation of its production processes there. The company said it plans to build eight Phenom 300s once the U.S. factory reaches full capacity.