Press Release

Issued by Embraer.

January 18, 2017

Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the first Phenom 300 light jet to Australia. The Phenom 300, the most-delivered business jet in the industry for the last three years, was delivered to the Lucas family based in Warrnambool with business interests in transport, agriculture and hospitality across four states in Australia.

The Phenom 300 complements Australia's current fleet of Embraer Executive Jets: the entry-level Phenom 100, the Legacy 600 super midsize jet, and the full fly-by-wire Legacy 500 midsize jet.

“Given the spread of our businesses from far north Queensland to southern Victoria, the Phenom 300's speed, range and short takeoff performance especially for remote runways was a perfect fit for our needs, and also a step up from the turboprop aircraft we were operating” said chairman Stephen Lucas of the Lucas family.

“The Phenom 300 has become a very popular aircraft around the world and we are very pleased to see it fly Australia's skies,” said Capt. Manfred Baudzus, regional sales director, Embraer Executive Jets. “The jet's short takeoff performance perfectly suits the geographic nature of Australia, enabling access to airports with restrictive operations, in addition to its capability of crossing the Tasman from east Australia. We are confident that the Phenom 300's premium comfort, high reliability and low operating costs deliver the best customer experience in a light jet.”

Embraer Executive Jets has authorised ExecuJet Maintenance Australia to provide maintenance for the Phenom 300 in the country.

Embraer Executive Jets' global fleet exceeds 1,000 aircraft, which are in operation in more than 60 countries. Over 370 Phenom 300s are operating in 30 countries with over 400,000 accumulated flight hours.