Press Release

Issued by Embraer.

October 16, 2009

Embraer announced the Phenom jets in May 2005, and has steadily moved forward, ever since. The Company began accepting orders in June 2005, even before revealing the jet's names at the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention, in November 2005. The Phenom 100 had its first metal cut in June 2006 and approximately one year later, in July 2007, the first flight came. Unrestricted U.S. and Brazil certifications were granted in December 2008, with deliveries beginning that same month.

On a similar path, the Phenom 300 first metal cut took place in April 2007 and the maiden flight in April 2008. Currently, the jet is finalizing its certification campaign, targeting first deliveries by the end of this year.