Legacy 500, Unrivalled in its Class

A new generation of midsize business jet has just been launched by renowned aircraft maker Embraer that introduces standards of comfort, performance and technology, once reserved for only the most exclusive of executive aircraft.

Embraer’s clean sheet Legacy 500, which customers began to fly in the second half of 2014, was designed from the ground up by the customer and for the customer, providing a cabin with a size, comfort and function unrivalled by any other midsize jet. Indeed, the Legacy 500 also compares favourably with many of the larger, more expensive super midsize jets currently on offer.

The Brazilian manufacturer’s decision to build an all-new aircraft—rather than simply upgrade an existing model—also ensured that only the most modern, functional and efficient technologies were used to create the largest, quietest, most comfortable and most adaptable cabin available in the Legacy 500’s class.

The Legacy 500’s exquisite cabin provides seating for eight to 12 passengers that easily convert into berths, a necessity for those journeys to Moscow, Istanbul, Jakarta, Osaka, Taipei, Tel Aviv and Addis Ababa that the Legacy 500 can comfortably serve from New Delhi. With the largest cross section among midsize executive jets and the only flat floor offered in the segment, the spacious Legacy 500 is the only aircraft in its class that allows passengers to fully stand, and a best-in-class lowaltitude cabin pressure provides the perfect environment for a restful journey, whether it is a short hop from Mumbai to Chennai or a longer trip to Singapore. The aircraft has a cabin altitude of no more than 6,000 feet when flying as high as 45,000 feet.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Embraer’s attention to detail is evident throughout the cabin and it is clear that craftsmanship was of paramount importance during the creation of the Legacy 500. The leather seats—which are paired with a window to provide passengers an unmatched in-flight experience—not only recline fully, they also provide lumbar support, heating and massage capabilities, and only the finest material are used throughout the entire cabin.

The interior is designed for optimal ergonomics and introduced innovations such as a dynamically adaptive interior structure and hidden cabin control panels to ensure a quiet, comfortable environment through all phases of flight. Amenities like the Legacy 500’s generously-sized wet galley, large washroom and best-in-class storage are not normally associated with midsize business jets, but Embraer is committed to providing customers a superior product that offers the space, comfort and performance of more expensive jets without the higher cost.

The Legacy 500’s cabin is versatile, and can be configured and personalised to meet the needs of each customer. Honeywell’s highdefinition Ovation Select Cabin Connection system, which combines a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system that can be seamlessly integrated with the latest mobile devices with premium high speed connectivity options, can adapt to future technologies, making the life-cycle of the Legacy 500’s cabin comparable with the airframe, a concept not normally adopted in business jet design.

FULL FLY-BY-WIRE

Innovation is not limited to the cabin. The Legacy 500’s cockpit is the only one in its class to offer a full fly-by-wire flight control system. Fly-by-wire enhances the pilot’s control of the aircraft to guarantee the smoothest flight possible and ensures the highest level of precision and safety. Side-sticks allow for a cleaner, more ergonomic cockpit and increased storage improves both the comfort and productivity of the flight crew. Together with the two pioneering Honeywell engines that power the Legacy 500, this fly-by-wire system provides the greenest, most fuel-efficient operation of any jet in the Legacy 500’s class, providing benefits for the environment – and for the customer by reducing operating costs.

Rockwell Collins’ advanced Pro Line Fusion avionics system also introduces technologies that reduce the pilots’ workload, who now have access to high-resolution displays, synthetic vision systems, electronic maps and point-and-click navigation aids to ensure the safest and most comfortable flight, even at airports with short runways. Innovations like the Embraer Enhanced Vision System, which features a head-up display with enhanced and synthetic vision, also improve the safety of the Legacy 500 during poor weather conditions.

Like all Embraer aircraft, the Legacy 500 benefits from the expertise required to build high-utilisation commercial aircraft for airlines around the world. In addition to its award-winning 24-7 Customer Contact Centre, Embraer also has committed substantial reserves to India and created a network of authorised service centres with providers such as Airworks and Indamer that is supported by a dedicated team of Embraer field services representatives to ensure customers have the fastest, most efficient and comprehensive access to maintenance support.

Embraer’s industry-leading warranty coverage also is supplemented by Embraer Executive Care, a comprehensive airframe maintenance programme carefully designed to make budgeting and maintenance of our Embraer Executive Jets simple and predictable.

For more information, please contact Abhishek Sinha, Regional Sales Director, Embraer Executive Jets at abhishek.sinha@sin.embraer.com.