“We are very pleased to announce the first metal cut of the first Phenom 100, a landmark event for the program,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Senior Vice President, Executive Jets. “This achievement is solid proof of Embraer’s focus and commitment to the Phenom program and to delivering a revolutionary jet that will offer the very finest in flight experience.” The first part, a component of the fuselage that connects to the engine’s pylon, was milled from a block of aluminum alloy by a five-axle highperformance machining center. The milling process was fully automated, drawing data directly from a digital mock-up. Upon completion, the part was approved by a quality control process that employed the use of ultrasound and laser devices for design validation with the digital mock-up.

Designed with the latest engineering software, CATIA V5, the entire production process of the Phenom 100 was planned and simulated with a digital manufacturing and virtual numericcontrol software. The Phenom program benefits from the intensive use of digital manufacturing for production simulations of aluminum and composite parts, assembly operations and ergonomics. The manufacture and assembly of the Phenom 100 are based on short cycles to optimize the use of resources and increase production rate. The main structure of the Phenom jets will be built from aluminum alloy and the secondary surfaces from composite materials, contributing significantly to the light weight of the aircraft. In the production process, a considerable portion of the structural assembly will be through automated riveting. Embraer will adopt a multi-site industrial strategy for the assembly of the Phenom jets. Embraer’s plant in Botucatu will house the production of structural components and structural assembly. Final assembly of the Phenom jets will be at the Gavião Peixoto facility as well as interior completion, painting and flight testing. The Phenom 100 program is steadily advancing for deliveries to begin in mid-2008. In early 2006, Embraer held advisory board meetings for the Man-Machine Interface and completed the Joint Definition Phase of the program. The Phenom 100 program is now in its detailed design and certification phase. The first flight of the Phenom 100 is scheduled for mid-2007.

The Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 Jets The Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300 jets are best-in-class. Premium comfort, outstanding performance and low operating costs are key design drivers for these jets. Both aircraft will offer pilots and passengers the comfort and style unseen in their categories. The relaxing ambience is enhanced by the size of the generous windows and the most ample cabin in their class. Onboard conveniences include a wardrobe or refreshment center, an aft cabin private lavatory with toiletry cabinet, and satellite communications. The pilot-friendly cockpit and the docile flying qualities of the two new aircraft will enable single-pilot operation. Drawing from www.embraerexecutivejets.com Embraer Image Gallery Visit the www.embraer.com Note to Editors Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. - NYSE: ERJ; Bovespa: EMBR3) is the world’s leading manufacturer of Commercial jets up to 110 seats with 36 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, selling and providing after sales support to aircraft for the global Airline, Executive, and Defense and Government markets. With headquarters in São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, the Company has offices and customer service bases in the United States, France, Portugal, China and Singapore. Embraer is among Brazil’s leading exporting companies. As of March 31, 2006, Original Release