Embraer’s Legacy 650 large executive jet recently completed a round trip between São Paulo and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), located 20 miles (32 km) north of Miami.
Following the Dubai-London flight (3,500 nautical miles or 6,482 kilometers) accomplished last year, this time the Legacy 650 demonstrator covered 3,641 nautical miles (6,743 kilometers) of ground distance in 8 hours and 48 minutes on the Miami-bound leg. The flight was conducted with nine occupants – six passengers and three crew members – aboard a typically equipped Legacy 650. On the southbound leg, the aircraft flew nearly the same ground distance – 3,623 nautical miles (6,710 kilometers) – in 8 hours and 43 minutes, but carrying 11 occupants – eight passengers and three crew members.
“We’re pleased to demonstrate the Legacy 650’s nonstop capabilities on such a key route for Latin America, and particularly for the Brazilian market,†said Claudio Galdo Camelier, Embraer Vice President, Marketing – Executive Jets. “This is another proof that the Legacy 650 delivers intercontinental range with excellent payload capacity. The aircraft offers a maximum range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 kilometers) with the comfort of three distinct cabin zones, the longest cabin and the largest baggage compartment in its class.â€
The Legacy 650 was certified in October 2010 by both the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Last February, the jet was approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Embraer press release
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