EMBRAER TO ATTEND RUSSIA’S PREMIER BUSINESS AVIATION EVENT
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Company will display its Legacy 600 executive aircraft at JetExpo 2009, in Moscow
São José dos Campos, September 10, 2009 –
Embraer will participate in the fourth Russian
International Business Aviation Exhibition, JetExpo
2009 (www.JetExpo.ru), at the Crocus Expo
complex, in Moscow, Russia, September 16-18. The
Company will showcase the Legacy 600 jet in the
static display at the Avia Business Terminal, in
Vnukovo-3 Airport, and promote its portfolio of
executive jets.
“Embraer is pleased to participate, once again, in
JetExpo, the only trade show dedicated to business
aviation in Russia, and, at the same time, to give the
public an opportunity to see the Legacy 600,” said
Colin Steven, Embraer Vice President Marketing and
Sales – Europe, Africa and the Middle East,
Executive Jets. “We believe that our range of
executive jets, with their superior performance,
economics and comfort, are ideally suited to meeting
customer demands in the Russian market.”
The Company’s expanded portfolio is comprised of the entry level Phenom 100, the light
Phenom 300, the newly launched midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500, the proven
super midsize Legacy 600, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000 jets. All of them are positioned at
the top of their categories, offering premium comfort, excellent performance and low
operating costs.
About Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer’s Executive Jets offer cabin sizes and flexible ranges that are well-suited to the most
diverse demands, permitting greater work productivity and saving valuable travel time, which
can be enjoyed in comfort and privacy.
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different
interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178
nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of
flying nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.; from London to Rome, in Europe; or from
Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia. The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to
be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the
latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.
The Phenom 300 light jet accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant
interior, also designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with
winglets, and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance
in mind. A single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin
pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest
aircraft in the light jet category, reaching 518 mph (833 km/h, or 450 knots – KTAS), and it
can fly at an altitude of up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,800 nautical miles
(3,334 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying
nonstop from New York to Dallas, in the U.S.; from London to Athens, in Europe; or from
Delhi (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Launched in 2008, the mid-light Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 set a new paradigm in
their respective executive jet categories. Their interiors were designed in partnership with BMW
Group DesignworksUSA, and offer unequaled comfort and style. These aircraft will have the
largest cabin and the best acoustical insulation in their classes. A flat-floor stand-up (six-foot)
cabin, excellent pressurization, and vacuum lavatories are other highlights of the Legacy 450
and Legacy 500, complementing their superior performance and low operating costs.
The new-generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ avionics system will provide
extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive interface. Honeywell’s HTF7500E
state-of-the-art engines incorporate the latest technologies for meeting performance
requirements with improved efficiency, in terms of fuel consumption, facilitated maintenance,
low operating costs, and reduced noise and pollution emissions, thus lessening their
environmental impact. The jets will be the fastest in their categories and the only ones
equipped with cutting-edge fly-by-wire electronic flight controls that increase operating safety
and passenger comfort, while reducing pilot workload and fuel consumption.
The mid-light Legacy 450 is being designed to carry up to nine passengers. Its range will be
2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with
eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, meaning the jet will be able to fly
nonstop from London to Moscow (Russia) or Rabat (Morocco); from Delhi (India) to Dubai
or Hong Kong; or from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Calcutta (India).
The midsize Legacy 500 will carry up to nine passengers. It is being designed for a range of
3,000 nautical miles (5,560 km) with four passengers, or 2,800 nautical miles (5,190 km) with
eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves. These characteristics will allow
customers to fly from New York to Los Angeles, in the U.S.; or from Moscow (Russia) to
Mumbai (India).
The super midsize Legacy 600 carries 13 passengers (standard configuration) in comfort and
privacy in three distinct cabin zones. The refined interior offers leather seats, sofa, credenza, and
tables for meals or meetings. The airplane also has a spacious galley for preparing hot and cold
meals, an ample aft lavatory, wardrobes, cabinets, and an entertainment system with DVD and
satellite communication. Optional High-Speed Data (HSD) equipment and Wi-Fi technology
enable customers to browse the Internet, access e-mail, and transfer files during trips, providing a better use of time, increased work productivity, and more entertainment possibilities. The aircraft has a large baggage compartment, which is easily accessed during flight, and has a total capacity of 286 cubic feet (8,100 liters). The jet has a cruising speed of Mach 0.80. Its range of 3,250 nautical miles (6,019 km) with eight passengers, or 3,400 nautical miles (6,297 km) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the jet can fly nonstop from Munich (Germany), London or Geneva (Switzerland) to Dubai; from Berlin (Germany) to Praia (Cape Verde); from Frankfurt (Germany) to Karachi (Pakistan); from Hamburg (Germany) to Delhi; from Los Angeles (U.S.) to Honolulu (Hawaii); from Delhi (India) or Singapore to Tokyo
(Japan); or from Shanghai (China) to Delhi. More than 170 Legacy 600 jets presently operate in
26 countries, with high rates of dispatch reliability and low operating costs.
The ultra-large Lineage 1000 is Embraer’s biggest executive jet and can carry 19 passengers in
five cabin zones. Its range of 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 km) with eight passengers, or 4,500
nautical miles (8,334 km) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that
the jet is able to fly nonstop from London to Dubai; from Dubai to Johannesburg (South Africa);
from New York to Moscow; or from Singapore to Sydney (Australia). The interior design gives
priority to comfort and refinement, and was designed in conjunction with Priestman Goode, from
the U.K. The cabin uses the category’s most sophisticated materials. A wide variety of
configurations meets all passenger requirements with enough space to work, rest, and hold
meetings. Optional items include Wi-Fi technology, access to the Internet, and Electronic Flight
Bag (EFB). An ample aft baggage compartment, pressurized and conveniently accessible during
flight, has a total capacity of 323 cubic feet (9,140 liters) and is the largest among all competitors.
Honeywell’s Primus Epic® integrated avionics system has five Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
multi-functional control screens, Cursor Control Device (CCD), auto throttle, weather radar with
turbulence detection, and other state-of-the-art technologies. The Lineage 1000 is equipped with the latest electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.
In order to meet the demands of executive jet customers, Embraer invested in the creation of a
support system consisting of six Company-owned service centers and an extensive authorized
service center network, worldwide. The Company also has partnerships with renowned
companies in the areas of logistics and pilot and mechanic training, besides offering routine
inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and special service solution programs,
like the Embraer Executive Care (EEC). The Company’s product support structure covers
flight operations, and technical and maintenance support customized according to the
operating profile of each aircraft, as well as a new customer Contact Center. This structure
makes possible a significant reduction of the aircraft costs and downtime and maximizes the
benefits of this important business tool. More information about Embraer Executive Jets is
available at www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com
