Embraer Phenom 100 Gets Chinese Nod

The Embraer Phenom 100 light jet recently received type certificate validation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced today. ā€œEmbraer has been strengthening its market position in China’s executive aviation market over the past few years,ā€ said Embraer China president Guan Dongyuan. ā€œThe CAAC’s certificate for the Phenom 100 is great news for Embraer and prospective customers. With the approval, the company can deliver copies of the eight-seat jets to Chinese customers.