As Embraer is getting closer to first flight of its midsize, midrange, fly-by-wire Legacy 450 business jet, the shorter version of the soon-to-be certified Legacy 500, the company announced some final design tweaks at a press conference at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, which opens its doors tomorrow. A Legacy 450 mockup is featuring a newly designed interior, available for both the 450 and the 500, and a Legacy 500 is also on display at the static display at the Henderson Executive Airport at the southern edge of the city.
The interior was conceived by BMW DesignWorks USA and has been in the making since 2005. Several changes were made along the way and extended trips have been conducted in the Legacy 500 to optimize the features for longer journeys. There are light details under the tables that provide dim lighting for the flat floor and club seats can be turned into full flat beds. Cabin entertainment connections and cup holders are hidden in the side ledges, which also hold speakers for the entertainment system and can be adorned with veneer or leather for a luxurious feel.
