Embraer appoints Russian Legacy 450 / 500 support

first Legacy 450 built in Melbourne, Florida

Embraer Executive Jets has appointed a support company in Russia to look after the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 business jets.

Moscow-based JF Service will support locally registered aircraft, as well as those in EASA members countries.

The company has also expanded its service at Paris Le Bourget Airport, with the addition of FAA Part 145 Repair Station status.

“Our leadership position in customer satisfaction is the result of a combination of great products, highly skilled people and a global support network,” said Scott Kalister, senior vice-president, Customer Support and Services Worldwide, Embraer Executive Jets. “We are very pleased with the expansion of our services scope in Russia, in partnership with JF Service, and we are honored with the FAA approval for our service center at Le Bourget airport, the main hub for business aviation in Europe.”

Embraer recently delivered the first Legacy 500 to a Russian customer.