Embraer Delivers First Phenom 300

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, which recently delivered its first Lineage 1000 business jet, has also delivered its first Phenom 300 light jet. According to FAA records, Executive Flight Services of Kansas City, Mo., accepted the delivery on behalf of Tug Hill Aviation of Fort Worth, Texas. Executive Flight will operate the approximately $8.1-million jet through its managed aircraft program. Executive AirShare, the parent company of Executive Flight, has ordered six more of the seven-passenger aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2011 through 2013. The company already operates several Phenom 100 very light jets.