Colorful Yunnan General Aviation takes delivery of two Phenom 300s

first two US built Phenom 300s delivered to China

Embraer has delivered two Phenom 300s to southwest China’s Colorful Yunnan General Aviation.

It is the first time Embraer has delivered US-assembled executive jets to a Chinese customer.

The two aircraft will undertake general aviation missions in Yunnan, such as medical-rescue and disaster-relief work, as well as customised tourism and high-end leisure and business travel.

“Having convinced us with its reliable products and exceptional marketing knowledge, the Embraer Executive Jets team again outstripped our expectations by delivering the aircraft so quickly and smoothly.”

Tang Xuefan, chairman of Colorful Yunnan and president of Yunnan Airport Group said: “Having convinced us with its reliable products and exceptional marketing knowledge, the Embraer Executive Jets team again outstripped our expectations by delivering the aircraft so quickly and smoothly.”

“These two Phenom 300s will be the pioneers of our fleet, serving various businesses in Yunnan province. And I hope they can help explore an alternative for Yunnan’s high-end tourism and other general aviation services, as well as bring delightful travel experiences to our passengers,” added Tang.

Marco Túlio Pellegrini, president & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets said: “We are privileged to deliver the first two Phenom 300s to our new customer Colorful Yunnan, a company committed to developing general aviation in Southwest China. The Phenom 300 has been the world’s most popular business jet for the last three years, with the highest number of deliveries. Delivering the aircraft is just the beginning of our long-term commitment of providing unmatched customer services and support. We will remain Colorful Yunnan’s most loyal and helpful partner in the future.”

Over 370 Phenom 300s are operating in 30 countries with accumulated flight hours of 400,000.