VLJs in Latin America
Put simply, the very light jet (VLJ) is a small airplane in search of a big market.

Put simply, the very light jet (VLJ) is a small airplane in search of a big market. Latin America might not be the big market the manufacturers hope for, but it does hold promise to be big enough. Just how big might depend on whether there is sufficient aviation infrastructure and government backing for an aviation segment perceived to be composed of rich men’s toys.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer forecasts deliveries of 288 VLJs in Latin America over the next decade. Some believe that to be a conservative estimate. Rui Thomaz de Aquino, president of Taxi Aéreo Marilia (TAM), the exclusive Cessna dealer in Brazil, expects to see 21 Citation Mustangs in service in Brazil by the end of this year.