Embraer's first VLJ made its maiden flight at the end of Jul 2007, and has since been joined by 2 more flying prototypes. Number 4, now in final assembly, will join them for more flight testing and systems integration before final certification. Deliveries start in the 2nd half of 2008.

Pro Pilot interviewed some of the Phenom 100 program's drivers to understand the design philosophy that an airliner builder brings to the small-ship end of the business jet market.