Embraer Officials In Melbourne Celebrate Phenom 100 Delivery To UK Military Flying Training Program

By  //  July 17, 2017

first Phenom 100 jet to Affinity Flight Training

Embraer officials at Orlando Melbourne International Airport said they were “feeling a bit royal” after learning that one of the Phenom 100s assembled at MLB is flying as part of United Kingdom Armed Forces. (Affinity image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Embraer officials at Orlando Melbourne International Airport said they were “feeling a bit royal” after learning that one of the Phenom 100s assembled at MLB is flying as part of United Kingdom Armed Forces.

Embraer has delivered the first Phenom 100 jet to Affinity Flight Training Services.

The aircraft has been selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to the British Armed Forces as part of the Military Flying Training System program.

The contract with Affinity comprises a firm order for five Phenom 100s and services support, as well as an option for additional follow on aircraft.

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