Embraer’s entry into the light jet market took a giant leap forward last week with the first flight of the company’s Phenom 300. The first flight was reportedly at least two months ahead of schedule, and the computerized design format is credited with the advanced stages of the program. Three more test articles are planned for the 1,400-hour developmental flight test program. Embraer first established itself as an international player in the airframe business with its EMB135 regional jet (RJ), a product that established the Brazilian manufacturer as a bedrock in the industry. Embraer’s Legacy, the business jet variant of the RJ, has found success largely as a corporate shuttle. The Phenom family of light jets takes direct aim at the light-jet market. First deliveries of the Phenom are expected in the second quarter of next year.
First Phenom 300 Flies Months Ahead of Schedule
Key Takeaways:
- Embraer's new Phenom 300 light jet successfully completed its first flight ahead of schedule, with computerized design credited for the program's accelerated progress.
- This marks a significant entry into the light-jet market for Embraer, building on its established success with regional jets (EMB135) and corporate business jets (Legacy).
- The Phenom program involves a 1,400-hour developmental flight test, with first deliveries anticipated in the second quarter of next year.
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