Embraer expects Legacy 500 to enter service in early 2014

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Ernest Edwards, president of Embraer Executive Jets, told attendees at the ABACE event in Shanghai that the Legacy 500 program is on track and should be ready to enter service in first half of 2014.

                          Embraer Legacy 500
Ernest Edwards, president of Embraer Executive Jets, told attendees at the ABACE event in Shanghai that the Legacy 500 program is on track and should be ready to enter service in first half of 2014.

“Testing to validate all system and interior components is proceeding well,” said Edwards. “After some 150 hours of test flights, we are pleased with the results. Having three prototypes in the air in such a short time with such good results is a testament to the skill and dedication of our flight test team who have got the program off to such a great start.”

Serial Number One took its maiden flight on November 27, 2012, and began the flight test and certification program in December. Serial Number Two took to the air for the first time in February 2013, followed by Serial Number Three in March 2013.

Progress is being made with the interior of the new jet, the interior test rig is being used to check fit and finishing. The rig has also been used simulating longer duration flights of six to seven hours. Serial number three I being used for testing the interior and many of the recommended changes to interior fit have already been incorporated into the aircraft.

Development of the Legacy 450 is also proceeding on time, with the first flight expected during the second half of 2013. The first metal cut occurred last August after completion of the joint definition phase and the critical design reviews. The detailed design and certification phase is now underway and the first wing is already in production.

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