CAAC validates the Phenom 100 type certificate

The Embraer Phenom 100
executive jet recently received the validation of type certificate issued by
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

“Embraer has been strengthening its market position in China’s executive aviation market over the past
few years,” said Guan Dongyuan, president of Embraer China. “CAAC’s certificate for the
Phenom 100 is great news for Embraer and prospective customers. With a highly
intuitive cockpit, docile handling and reliable systems, the Phenom 100 meets
the needs of many customers, including single-pilot operators, flight schools
and commercial operators alike.”  

The Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants. Its range of 1,178nm
(2,182km), with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying
nonstop from Beijing to Tokyo;
from New York to Miami;
and from London to Tunis.

The aircraft’s Prodigy flight deck with Garmin avionics enables faster and more
intuitive flight planning. It is one of the first systems allowing pilots to
send text messages through the aircraft’s avionics system and to receive them
from mobile phones and e-mail servers.

Embraer offers its customers
seven stylish interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group
DesignworksUSA, allowing customers to make their aircraft truly unique and
comfortable.

The Phenom 100 business jet
has seen more than 150 units delivered worldwide since 2010.