Embraer Picks Mesa, AZ for New Phenom Center

Embraer broke ground for a new executive jet service center in Mesa, AZ. The facility is scheduled for completion in mid-2008 and will be one of three locations in the U.S. dedicated to full service care for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300 and Legacy 600 executive jets. Partners in the 45,000-square-foot facility include the State of Arizona, the Williams Gateway Airport Authority (WGAA), and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). The new facility will consist of a hangar, workshops and office space, for an estimated investment of $8 million. The other two facilities are slated for Fort Lauderdale and Bradley International Airport in Hartford.