LEGACY 650 JET STILL SHOWING CAPACITY FOR LONG FLIGHTS
São José dos Campos, March 23, 2011 - The large jet category Legacy 650 made by Embraer
, recently completed a round trip between São Paulo and
International Airport Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood (FLL), located 32 km . (20 miles) north of Miami
.
After flying from Dubai to London (6482
kilometers or 3,500 nautical miles) last year, this time
Legacy 650
traveled 6,743 km (3641 miles nautical) in 8 hours and 48 minutes in
trip to Miami.
flight was conducted with nine passengers - six passengers and three crew
- in an aircraft
with characteristic configuration. In flight
back to São Paulo
distance was almost the same -
6,710 km (3623 miles nautical) - in 8 hours and 43
minutes, carrying 11 passengers - eight passengers and three crew
.
"We are pleased to demonstrate the ability of the Legacy 650 for nonstop flights
long, this time on a major route for Latin America,
particularly for the Brazilian market," said Claudio Galdo Camelier, Director of Marketing
Embraer - Executive Jets. "This is further evidence that the Legacy 650 offers
intercontinental range with excellent load. The plane has a maximum range of 7,223
km (3,900 nautical miles) and has three comfortable rooms in the cabin
, plus the largest cabin and the largest baggage compartment in its class. "
The Legacy 650 was certified in October 2010 by the National
Civil Aviation (ANAC) and the European Agency for Aviation Security (European Aviation Safety Agency
- EASA). In February, the jet received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to fly in the United States. For more information about Embraer Executive Jets
visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.br.
