Fly-By-Wire Wonders: Legacy 450 & 500

Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 01:10 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Embraer's new Legacy 450 and 500 bizjets are significantly raising standards in the midsize aircraft market.
Key technological innovations include a sidestick-controlled fly-by-wire flight system and the Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.
The aircraft interiors boast a clean, modern design, developed in collaboration with BMW Designworks.
Passengers will experience a best-in-class cabin with features like a flat floor, stand-up height, and reconfigurable seats.

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With the emergence of Embraer’s two clean-sheet bizjets, the bar in the midsize world has been raised substantially.

Innovations on the Legacy 450 and 500 include sidestick controllers for the fly-by-wire flight control system. The Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite is standard, and head-up guidance is available on both airplanes. Embraer

Designed in conjunction with BMW Designworks, the interior of the airplanes are clean and modern. Embraer

A flat-floor, stand-up cabin and reconfigurable seats will give passengers a best-in-class cabin experience. Embraer

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