Brazilian Certification For Embraer Legacy 450 Executive Jet The new mid-size Embraer Legacy 450 executive jet has been recently granted Brazilian certification. On the 11th of August the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency -Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC- granted the certification for the home-grown aircraft type. “We are especially thrilled with the Legacy 450 certification, delivering on our commitment to reach this milestone just one year after the Legacy 500,” said Humberto Pereira, Vice President, Engineering and Technology, Embraer. “The Legacy 450 introduces true innovation in its class. This is also a reward for our teams’ passion and dedication to bring this truly revolutionary aircraft to market, and I congratulate each team member for this achievement.”
Looking back at how it all happened, the certification campaign comprised two prototype aircraft, the first with flight test instruments and the second with a production-conforming interior. Production has started long time on the Legacy 450 and the first bird is anticipated to be delivered to her owner in the last quarter of 2015.“We are very pleased to confirm that all Legacy 450 design goals have been achieved or exceeded,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “This aircraft is also a game changer in the mid-light segment. With better speed, range and field performance than originally planned, the Legacy 450 sets a new standard for its class.” Embraer anticipates to receive certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the upcoming weeks and from the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) thereafter. 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 ***
