Embraer Phenom 100 in Engine Runs

Embraer announced that it has performed the first maintenance run of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F engine set to power its Phenom 100 aircraft, demonstrating overall system functionality and verifying engine performance and operability. This launches the qualification test program, which includes individual component rig testing to complete in-flight performance demonstrations leading to engine certification in the fourth quarter of 2007. Embraer has booked three orders from KIPCO Group’s United Aviation, which ordered one each of the Phenom 100 and 300 as well as a Legacy 600 for a total value of approximately $34 million.