Bangalore-based Aviators India takes two Phenom 100s

São José dos Campos, February 22, 2008 – Embraer disclosed, today, a contract with Indian business aviation solutions company Aviators India Pvt. Ltd. for two Phenom 100 executive jets, totaling US$ 5.96 million, at list price. This order, announced at the Extravaganza Mumbai 2008, February 22-23, in India, is already included in Embraer’s firm order backlog.  Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2009.

“Aviators India has over ten years of experience in the Indian marketplace. Their choice of the Phenom 100 underscores our confidence in the suitability of the aircraft for this market,” said Capt. Manfred Baudzus, Embraer Director of Marketing and Sales for Asia Pacific - Executive Aviation. “We believe Aviators will enjoy operating the Phenom 100 executive jet, whose comfort, high rate of availability, performance and low operating costs are standard setters in the Very Light Jet category.”

The Indian company is active in consultancy services for aircraft management, purchasing airplanes and helicopters, and setting up corporate flight departments.  “Amongst the aircraft in its class, the Phenom 100 provides the best value for investment and is a great personal aircraft,” said Capt. Arun Sharma, Managing Director of Aviators India Pvt. Ltd.. “The jet’s style, performance and comfort, in my opinion, beat every aircraft in the market and I have no doubt that the Phenom 100 will become the preferred aircraft in India. We are looking forward to receiving our aircraft next year.”

About Aviators India Pvt. Ltd.
Aviators has been in business since 1994 and has bases in Bangalore (also headquarters), Mumbai, Calcutta and Delhi. The company provides a holistic and customer-centered approach to business aviation, offering in-flight information services, aircraft and fuel sales, airplane and helicopter charters (domestic and international), aircraft charter sales management, and operational support for international flights. The concept of total solution and global standards enables Aviators to deliver unparalleled value and service to its customers. For more information, visit the site www.AviatorsIndia.com.

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