Lineage 1000 breaks Embraer distance record
A Lineage 1000 demonstration aircraft has completed the longest flight ever made by an Embraer aircraft.
A Lineage 1000 demonstration aircraft has completed the longest flight ever made by an Embraer aircraft.
The aircraft flew non-stop from Mumbai to London Luton Airport and covered a ground distance of 4,015 nautical miles (7,435 km) in 9 hours and 15 minutes. This is equivalent to 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 km) with no headwind.
“Throughout this year, our ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet demonstration aircraft has been showcased, worldwide, and we are satisfied it has successfully accomplished the longest distance ever flown by an Embraer airplane, from Mumbai to London,” said
Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer executive vice president, executive jets.
Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer executive vice president, executive jets.
The aircraft carried three crew members and four passengers.
