News is that Embraer's Legacy 500 has passed some of its initial tests. The new business jet passed its stall tests. Embraer plans deliver the Legacy 500 in 2014.
The Embraer Legacy 500 flight test program is definitely into high gear now. The second one recently took to the skies and you can see the information about that here http://www.jetforums.net/embraer-jet/756-embraer-flies-2nd-legacy-500-prototype.html However, there is a third that flew in the program now. The aircraft, serial number 003, completed its maiden flight at Embraer's factory in Sao Jose dos Campos Brazil. According to Embraer, the third aircraft will be used to test avionics, noise, electrical systems and the interior.
Embraer is trying to get a common rating for its two Light Jets, the Phenom 100 and the 300. They are seeking the rating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The two jets were originally fielded with dissimilar type ratings because the FAA did not have the resources available to consider a standard rating during the development phase, the company says.
News from the ongoing 2013 ABACE... Embraer has started assembly of the first Legacy 650 business jet to be completed at its Chinese facility in Harbin. They are on track to deliver the long range jet in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Embraer Executive Jets Signs MoU with Hawker Pacific for Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 Support in Asia Pacific
A bit from their commercial side of the plant... Embraer, of Brazil, has reportedly signed an order with United Airlines for 30 E-175s and options for an additional 40 jets, worth some USD$2.9 billion at the current list prices.
Here is a photo of one of JetSuite's new Phenom 100 aircraft taken by one of the pilots in El Paso Texas.
Embraer's Legacy 500 has landed safely at the EBACE in Geneva. This Legacy 500 is a flight-test prototype so it isn't in finished state. Below is the press release. http://www.jetforums.net/jet-aviation-news/902-embraer-debut-legacy-500-prototype-ebace-2013-a.html The eight-seat mid-size jet arrived in Geneva after completing a record distance flight of about 2,362nm (4,370km), flying non-stop from St John's International airport in Newfoundland.
US jet charter specialist ExcelAire has gained approval to operate its fleet of five Embraer Legacy 600s into London City airport. London City is one of the most challenging airports to fly into based on it's very steep approach. Crews need special training and certification to fly into London City Airport. If you perhaps want to know what happened to the winglet of N600XL http://www.jetforums.net/ten-mile-high-club/685-jet-aviation-casualties-5.html#post3932 ***
Embraer Executive Jets Lineage 1000 Receives Steep-Approach Certification he ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive aircraft achieved steep-approach certification of 5.5 degrees from ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil and the EASA – European Aviation Safety Agency, Embraer Executive Jets announced today. “This is yet another milestone in the development of the industry’s most versatile, ultra-large jet,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets. “With the steep-approach certification, the Lineage 1000 will be able to access airports in many parts of the world where steeper approach angles are required owing to noise or terrain restrictions. This is key to operations at London City Airport and steep-approach certification increases the versatility, as well as, the value of this aircraft significantly. The capability at London City affords customers non-stop service from to Moscow, Istanbul, Cairo, Canary Islands and Reykjavik or, one stop to Los Angeles, Tokyo and Hong Kong. ” The award-winning Lineage 1000 is the first 21st Century aircraft in its class and offers fly-by-wire flight controls. With the most flexible interior of any ultra-large jet completed by a manufacturer, the Lineage 1000 is the only aircraft offering five cabin zones. The Lineage 1000 can include a bedroom and en-suite shower and has the largest inflight-accessible baggage compartment of any business jet.
Embraer expects just one more big regional jet order as a result of the US sales campaign, chief executive Frederico Curado said in an interview, after the Brazilian plane maker had clinched three of four major deals since December. "After the American Airlines competition, the game is over for a while," Curado told the Reuters Latin America Investment Summit, reinforcing views that Embraer has landed a solid victory in its latest round against Canadian rival Bombardier. Much of the lingering demand for regional jets over the next year or so, which could amount to between 150 and 250 planes seating up to 76 passengers, is likely to be satisfied by outstanding options in recent contracts, Curado said. Embraer booked the lion's share of those contracts over the past six months, with 117 firm orders from United Airlines and regional operators SkyWest and Republic Airways - plus options for an additional 247 jets. Bombardier's only major US contract in the same period was a December deal with Delta Air Lines for 40 firm orders and 30 options. (Reuters)
Embraer uploaded this video recently... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpggG83g4DM&list=PLRYkPP45bJtsFlFM0YgfpMm-rTfb7RANa&index=1
