Embraer Legacy 450 Approved To Operate At La Mole, St. Tropez Brazilian airframer Embraer just announced that they have received approval to operate the Legacy 450 into the La Mole Airport, St. Tropez. The approval allows charterers the option to utilize the brand new Legacy 450 into the very popular European playground destination. It also makes the Legacy 450 the second largest executive jet to be able to operate at the relatively small airport. “The Legacy 450 provides a unique combination of advanced capabilities, operational flexibility, outstanding performance and greater cabin comfort to meet customers’ business or travel needs,” said Peter Griffith, Senior Vice President, Sales Europe, CIS & Africa, Embraer Executive Jets.
The aircraft met strict performance requirements to operate on the airport’s short runway, surrounded by dense terrain and intense air traffic, during evaluation flights performed by the first EASA-registered Legacy 450 operated by Air Service Liege (ASL) and based in Brussels, Belgium. The results were validated by the French Civil Aviation Authority. “We have been differentiating ourselves in the market by providing a premium service that takes our customers when and where they need to go. I’m glad we now can offer charter flights directly to La Mole in the largest business jets approved for this operation,” said Stéphane Ledermann, Founder and CEO of Smart Air SA, the company that manages the Legacy 450 operated by ASL. In a commercial operation, the Legacy 450 can land in La Mole Airport with at least six passengers, or even more depending on favorable weather conditions, and take off with eight passengers onboard. For more information: Embraer Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170 São Paulo, São José dos Campos 12227-901 Brazil www.embraerexecutivejets.com ***
