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EN ROUTEEmbraer Certifies Belted Toilet for the Phenom 100Embraer has received certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), for the belted toilet of its entry level Phenom 100 executive jet. Now, customers who select this option will be able to carry up to seven occupants.“This much-awaited product improvement comes to enhance the Phenom 100’s seating capacity, and is a result of listening to our customers,” said Maurício Almeida, Embraer vice president, Programs – Executive Jets. “Embraer is committed to offering unique, customer-centered solutions, and continues to work hard to furtherHawker Beechcraft Merchandise Now Available OnlineHawker Beechcraft’s branded apparel and merchandise are now available for purchase online. Hawker Beechcraft logo- branded merchandise, which is also available at the company’s gift shops at its headquarters in Wichita, Kan., and completions center in Little Rock, Ark., canMARCH 2011now be purchased online by visiting www.hangarstore.com or www. hawkerbeechcraft.com.Available merchandise includes a variety of specialty items such as apparel, luggage, aircraft mod•els and much more, all branded with either Hawker or Beechcraft logos. T&TTWIN & TURBINE • 45improve this successful and highly popular airplane.”In order to be certified for takeoff and landing, the belted toilet seat had to undergo a series of certification tests to ensure the highest levels of safety. For example, it had to withstand an impact of up to 21 times the force of gravity and still assure the passenger’s physical safety. Modifications include adding a belt to the toilet seat and reinforcements to the aft bulkhead divider. This new option will also be available to existing operators as a retrofit, later this year.Prime Turbines Sixth Page 4/C AdNow is a great timeto buy a plane.anh Mgt.It is a bad time to sell your investments to pay for it.Wd still mRBCWith the strength ofThe Royal Bank of Canada, you can postpone liquidating your assets –eaketahe puSixth Pagelrchtasetoday.4/C AdLet me show you how.Daniel K. BlecherFinancial Consultant | Private Client Group dan.blecher@rbc.com | www.danblecher.com (210) 805.1114 | (877) 299.5140 toll freeFederal Aviation Administrationcoming weeks. T&T •(FAA) approval is expected in the
