Embraer Executive Jets Legacy 500


The new Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 500 made its worldwide debut at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo in March at Al Bateen Executive Airport.

One of the most advanced business jets at the static display, the Legacy 500 is the first jet in its class to replace conventional systems with digital flight controls in a stand-up cabin with a flat floor, Embraer said.

The Legacy 500 can carry up to 12 passengers in the best-in-class six-foot flat-floor cabin, which is comparable
to those of some aircraft in the super midsize category.

Eight-club seats may
be berthed into four beds for complete rest in a cabin altitude of 6,000 feet. The in-flight entertainment system consists of a high-definition video system, surround sound, multiple audio and video input options, a cabin management system, and three options for voice communications and connectivity.

The Legacy 500 is the first midsize business jet with digital flight controls, based on fly-by-wire technology, featuring side sticks. The state-of-the-art Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite on four 15-inch high-resolution LCD displays allows graphical flight planning, and has options such as paperless operations capability and autobrakes.

The Legacy 500 is capable of flying
at 45,000 feet and is powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E engines, the greenest in their class. Taking off from airfields as short as 4,084 ft, the Legacy 500 has a range of 3,125 nautical miles (5,788 kilometers), allowing a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok.