On the cover of this issue of the magazine is a pair of Embraer's new Phenom business jets. The Phenom 100 and 300 jets are "spearheading Embraer's bold push into the business aircraft market."

But the Brazilian company's position as the leading manufacturer is of smaller passenger airliners, in 2010, was facing a challenge as competitors introduce next generation new technologies. 

If you're a subscriber you can see the report on page 52 of the May. 10, 2010 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.  and read how Embraer plans to respond. 

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