JetBird Delivering to Plan



    JetBird AG ('JetBird' or the 'Company'), the first Pan-European,
    low cost executive jet operator, today welcomed the announcement by
    Embraer that it had rolled out the first Phenom 100 at the its
    headquarters, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.

    This event marks the completion of the aircraft assembly and
    systems integration phase. The first Phenom 100 will now begin a
    series of ground tests over the next few weeks in preparation for its
    first flight this summer.

    Embraer's Phenom 100 was launched in May 2005 as a best-in-class
    executive jet in the very light category. JetBird, the world's first
    fleet customer for the Embraer Phenom family aircraft, and European
    launch customer, has ordered 50 Phenom 100 aircraft, with options to
    purchase a further 50. The Company will receive its first European
    certified Phenom 100 in April 2009.

    Following announcement of the roll-out, Luis Carlos Affonso,
    Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets commented "We are
    confident that the Phenom 100's premium comfort, outstanding
    performance and low operating cost will impress our customers and will
    become the benchmark of the Very Light Jet segment."

    JetBird CEO, Mr Stefan Vilner, commented, "As expected, Embraer's
    Phenom manufacturing programme remains on schedule and, as European
    launch customer, we look forward to receiving the first European
    certified Phenom 100 in April 2009."

    He added, "JetBird's choice of the Phenom 100 reflects its
    position as the premium aircraft in its category offering
    best-in-class comfort, space and passenger facilities. In addition,
    Embraer's commercial aircraft approach to design of the Phenom family
    aircraft means that the Phenom 100 has lower operating costs, higher
    utilization capability and higher residual value than all other
    aircraft in its class."

    He concluded, "Each of these factors underpins JetBird's low cost
    business model and the ability to offer a premium service at a
    significantly lower price point than existing private jet operators."

    About JetBird

    Commencing operations in April, 2009, JetBird will become Europe's
    first true low cost private jet airline, offering a private jet
    experience at up to 50% less than current branded operators. With
    aircraft based at a number of demand centres around Europe, JetBird
    will offer on-demand private jet charter at a price that offers true
    value for money, thus making private jet travel affordable for middle
    and senior level executives and the mass affluent.

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