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:
- Embraer cemented its presence in the business jet market, following the successful Phenom series with the innovative Legacy 450/500 jets, which brought full fly-by-wire technology and sidestick controls to the midsize category.
- The Legacy 450 features a high-tech cockpit with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics and is complemented by a spacious, customizable, and quiet cabin designed for comfort and luxury.
- The aircraft offers impressive performance with a significantly boosted range of over 2,900 nm, a cruise speed of Mach 0.83, and intuitive flying characteristics enhanced by comprehensive fly-by-wire envelope protection.
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