Embraer Legacy 500 Certified in Brazil

Stephen Pope

Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 06:34 PM ET

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Embraer Legacy 500 [Credit: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

The Embraer Legacy 500 midsize jet has received its type certificate from Brazilian aviation authorities, with FAA certification expected in the coming weeks.
The "revolutionary" twinjet underwent extensive testing, including over 1,800 flight hours and 20,000 hours of ground testing.
First customer deliveries of the $20 million aircraft, featuring Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics, are scheduled to begin next month, with production increasing through 2015.

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Brazilian aviation authorities awarded the type certificate for the fly-by-wire Embraer Legacy 500 on Tuesday, a milestone that should be followed by FAA certification of the twinjet in the coming weeks.

“We are thrilled with the achievement of the Legacy 500 certification, a revolutionary jet that delivers true innovation to our customers,” said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer president and CEO. “I want to congratulate our teams for their passion and their dedication to bring to market this extraordinary aircraft.”