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Orlando, Fl 17 Oct 2006 - Sikorsky have announced the first helicopter orders from the NBAA show with the sale of three S-76C++ to two customers.

A contract has been signed to provide a single new S-76C++ helicopter equipped with critical care transport to Aero Med at Spectrum Health at Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jeanne Connor-Osborn, Sikorsky’s regional sales manager, said “Aero Med’s new S-76C++ aircraft will be state-of-the-art with safety features such as Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning system and Health and Usage Monitoring System. Sikorsky Aircraft is honored to have been chosen by such a leader in the industry."

Two VIP transport S-76C++ are to be provided to Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. for operations in the Macau and Hong Kong regions. These will be the first S-76C++ aircraft operating in Hong Kong and Macau with deliveries scheduled for 2007.

"No name in the hotel and gaming industry exemplifies style and luxury quite like that of Steve Wynn. We are absolutely thrilled that Wynn Macau will feature two of our new S-76C++ VIP helicopters as a key element of the resort’s customer service and ambiance," said Steve Estill, Sikorsky vice president and chief marketing officer.

We will endeavour to bring you further orders news for both helicopters and Biz-jets from the NBAA Show, Orlando, Fl.

Adam Aircraft have started the NBAA show in a very healthy position. Their A500 centerline piston twin has come to the show on the point of complete certification. It is a roomy six-seater that offers pressurized comfort, long range and a sprightly performance.
The A700 Adamjet is also forging ahead towards certification. There are two of the twin-boom VLJ aircraft test flying, with a third in final assembly. The A700 features Williams FJ-33 engines, state of the art electronics, and 5/6 seats with optional lavatory, in a roomy cabin. Adam's order backlog stands at around 400 aircraft, with a worth of $855 million. The A700 was given a timely boost for the NBAA show by an announcement from Magnum Jet of an order for 101 units. Magnum will use the A700 for its new Very Light Jet Ownership and Management program, and future air limo service.

European spotters will be able to see a fleet of Phenoms by 2009, when a fleet of 24 Phenom 100 jets will start to be delivered to Spanish company Wondair. An order worth over $70 million has been announced today-Thursday. The contract also features 12 options, and some may be converted to the larger Phenom 300 if demand allows.
Wondair are an on-demand operator, based at Valencia, they are connected to the Spanish food group of the same name. By 2011, they hope to have a fleet of more than 45 aircraft, at present they operate a Citation and a King Air.

More information on the Phenom can be found on the Embraer web-site-click here.

An artist's impression of the Phenom 100

Embraer continue to make the running at the NBAA Show, with more orders announced.

Avantair, already known as fractional operators of the Avanti turbo-prop, have today ordered 20 Phenom 100 jets. The order has a value of $57 million, and the first delivery is due in June 2009.
The addition of the Phenom 100 will enable Avantair to widen its range of aircraft on offer, and more choices for fractional ownership. The Phenom will be an excellent step up for Avantair's present owners and users.

Another batch of Phenoms has been ordered by Eagle Creek Aviation Services of the USA. They have purchased 12 Phenom 100s and 4 Phenom 300 jets, with a further 5 options for the family.The first delivery will be in late 2008, when they will join the Eagle Creek fleet which is used for Charters and Management schemes.
Eagle Creek have also been appointed to be one of the major service and maintenance centers for the Phenom family in the United States.

The Phenom is attracting orders because it has been designed with air charter and management programs in mind. It offers very high availability and utilization levels, and a long fatigue life due to its composite components. It is designed to fly up to 2,000 hours per annum, like the Embraer 135 and 145 family, which come from the same stable, most business operators regard 500 hours per year from a business aircraft to be normal.

For more information on the Phenom range, click here.