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, building on the success of its Phenom series, innovated the midsize jet market by introducing the Legacy 450/500, notably being the first in its category to incorporate full fly-by-wire technology.
- The Legacy 450 offers a continually enhanced long-range capability, now exceeding 2,900 nm, enabling significant routes thanks to minor wing alterations and powerful Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans.
- It features a spacious and comfortable 6-foot-high cabin with a flat floor, customizable seating for up to nine passengers, and a state-of-the-art Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite with sidestick controls and advanced envelope protection.
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