Indonesia certifies Embraer's Legacy 600

The Legacy 600 executive jet has received type certification from the Directorate General of Air Communications, the Indonesian airworthiness authority. Embraer delivered one Legacy 600 jet to Jakarta-based PT Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua (Premiair) with this certification, and will deliver the second Legacy 600 in September to another undisclosed company in the country.

The certification campaign in Indonesia was based on the Brazilian authority Centro Técnico Aeroespacial’s (CTA) certification documents, with some changes made to the Legacy 600’s flight manual to conform to local measurement standards.

The Legacy 600 super mid-size business jet was certified by the CTA in December 2001. The certification by Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) was obtained in July 2002 and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification followed, that September.

In 2003 the aircraft was certified by the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee. In the United Kingdom, authorization was granted for the Legacy 600 to operate at London City Airport in 2004, where it is the largest business jet in terms of cabin size with permission to take off and land. Indonesia is the 18th country where the Legacy 600 operates. There are presently 74 Legacy 600 jets flying worldwide.

The Legacy 600 provides premium comfort and privacy for up to 16 passengers in three distinct seating areas. Interior standard features include first class leather seats, a plush divan, an elegant credenza, and spacious tables for dining or meetings. The aircraft also has a full-size galley for hot and cold meals, a full-breadth aft lavatory, wardrobe and storage cabinet, and an entertainment system with DVD players and satellite telecommunications. High Speed Data (HSD) and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) optional capability allows customers to browse the Internet, access e-mail and transfer files.

The Legacy 600 baggage compartment with 240 cubic feet (6.8 cubic meters) is one of the largest in the industry and is easily accessible during flights for greater passenger convenience.

The Legacy 600 cruises at a speed of up to Mach 0.80 and offers a range of 3,250 nautical miles (6,019 km or 3,740 miles) with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. This range, bolstered by superior passenger and luggage capacity, enables customers to fly nonstop from New York (U.S.) to London (U.K.); from London or Geneva (Switzerland) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates); from Singapore (Singapore) to Beijing (China) or to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea); from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Melbourne (Australia).

The super midsize twin-engine business jet is based on the successful ERJ 145 regional jet family platform that accumulates nine million flight hours on over 950 aircraft, and The Legacy 600’s comfortable interior counting. With a platform designed to endure an average of 2,500 hours per year, a low operating cost and a track record of over 99% dispatch availability, the Legacy 600 offers luxurious comfort and delivers a heritage of high utilization and high availability.

Priced at US$ 24.7 million in January 2007 economic conditions for FAA certification, there are 74 Legacy currently operating in 18 countries. Also available in Shuttle and Shuttle HC configurations, the Legacy is designed to provide comfort and functionality. The Legacy Shuttle accommodates between 16 and 19 passengers in business-class comfort. The Shuttle HC version enhances owner productivity and comfortably seats as many as 37 passengers in a superior airline-quality interior. Prices for the Shuttle versions range from US$ 18.60 million to US$ 19.35 million (January 2007 economic conditions for FAA certification).

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