The members of the press got a big surprise as Jackie Chan entered the media briefing room during Embraer’s press conference on Monday morning. Embraer announced the Kung-Fu master and philanthropist, who already owns a Legacy 650, will be the first customer in China to own the Legacy 500 fly-by-wire jet, which the Brazilian company hopes to deliver by the middle of next year.
Video: Jackie Chan to Unleash New Embraer Jet in China
Key Takeaways:
- Jackie Chan will be the first customer in China for Embraer's Legacy 500 fly-by-wire jet, with delivery anticipated by mid-next year.
- Chan, who already owns a Legacy 650 and uses it for philanthropic efforts like tsunami relief, expressed great excitement for his new jet.
- During the press conference, Ernie Edwards announced his retirement as president of Embraer Executive Jets, passing the role to current COO Marco Túlio Pellegrini.
- The event concluded with Chan and Embraer executives unveiling an oversized model of the Legacy 500.
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