Phenom 100 will also be used for pilot training

São José dos Campos, June 15, 2007 – Embraer and Arab Wings Ltd. of Amman, Jordan, have signed a purchase agreement for one Phenom 100 and one Phenom 300. The two aircraft will be based in Amman Marka International Airport, where the headquarters of Arab Wings are located. This order was already included in Embraer’s backlog.

Both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 will be used for on-demand charter in the Middle East. Arab Wings will also offer the Phenom 100 for twin-engine jet training. The aircraft will then be subcontracted by Royal Jordanian
Air Academy for its professional pilot training course.

“The Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300 have been very successful in the Middle East region,” said Colin Steven, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales – Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Executive Jets.  “Today’s announcement makes us especially honored, since Arab Wings is the oldest business jet operator in the Middle East.”

“The versatility of the Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300 played a major role in our selection process in favor of these aircraft,” said Sameer Hdairis, Arab Wings General Manager.  “Their robust design makes it possible to conduct all the missions we are performing at Arab Wings, including pilot training.”

About Arab Wings
Arab Wings was founded in 1975 as a Royal Jordanian business jet subsidiary, and has been operating charter executive aircraft for clients in Jordan and worldwide. The company became independent in May 2005 and is now owned by Royal Jordanian Air Academy.  Located in Amman, Jordan, Arab Wings offers chartered flights for business people, VIP,
and even families and friends who care to travel on their own time surrounded by a private and comfortable environment, with unique high-quality services before, during, and after each flight. More information about the company is available at www.ArabWings.com.jo.

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