First Deliveries Planned For Last Quarter Of This Year

The FAA has certified Embraer Executive Jets new Legacy 450. The approval comes a few weeks after the aircraft earned certification from Brazil's civil aeronautics authority (ANAC).

"The FAA certification highlights our commitment to delivering innovative products that go beyond customer expectations. With its unique features, the Legacy 450 offers outstanding technology and performance, along with unsurpassed comfort and style," said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. "The Legacy 450 is the first mid-light jet with full fly-by-wire technology and side-stick flight controls, which makes it easier to fly. The digital controls produce a smoother flight, improve performance, and reduce pilot workload."

The Legacy 450 has an operating range of 2,348 nautical miles at Mach 0.8. The airplane has a maximum ceiling of 45,000 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.83, according to data provided by Embraer.

Embraer says the Legacy 450 seats up to nine passengers. The first Legacy 450 delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015.

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