A decade ago, some people scoffed when Embraer announced its intention to create a complete line of business airplanes, from entry-level jets to behemoth bizliners, especially when the sum total of the company’s bizav experience to that point had been creating the Legacy 600 from the ERJ-135 regional jet. But once the Phenom series of light jets — the 100 and the 300 models, both capable of operation with a single pilot — appeared, people began paying much closer attention to what the Brazilian company was creating. By the end of 2014, the Phenom 300 had become the most delivered business jet in the world and earned the same honor again in 2015. By then, nobody was scoffing anymore.
Embraer Legacy 450 in Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Embraer Legacy 450 pioneered full fly-by-wire technology, including sidestick controls and advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics with flight envelope protection, in the midsize business jet category.
- The aircraft's range was significantly enhanced multiple times, reaching over 2,900 nm (retro-fittable for early owners), enabling longer international routes at speeds up to Mach 0.83.
- It features a spacious and comfortable 6-foot-high, 6-foot-10-inch-wide flat-floor cabin with customizable seating for 7-9 passengers, a large 150-cubic-foot baggage capacity, and a sophisticated cabin management system.
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