Middle East Airlines Orders Embraer Legacy 500 For Executive Arm of Operations Embraer announces that it recently sold another Embraer Legacy 500 business jet. This time the order came from Middle East Airlines. It might seem strange enough but this company is in the process of setting up an executive business arm and is starting out with an Embraer fly-by-wire, state-of-the-art Legacy 500. They also said that they have an option for a second Legacy 500 if needed. Middle East Airlines business jet company is anticipated to offer charter flights, with the base of its operations at its corporate headquarters, at Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut.
“We are elated that Middle East Airlines has selected the Legacy 500 for its new charter business fleet,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “The Legacy 500 will certainly delight passengers and pilots alike, and deliver the efficient performance and low-cost operation required for a successful charter business.” “The Legacy 500 brings the comfort, technology and performance that will enable us to offer customers a premium travel experience,” said Mohamad A. El-Hout, Chairman-Director General of MEA. “The onboard features and amenities make this aircraft the ideal charter jet for our market and our customers. For example: the Legacy 500 allows our clients to fly direct from Beirut to London City Airport”. This order is already included in Embraer's firm order backlog for the first quarter of 2015. 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 ***
