Legacy Targets London City

Embraer "very much" wants to see its Legacy business jet approved for operations into London City Airport. So said Embraer corporate vice-president and executive vp for corporate aircraft Sam Hill during a 45-minute flight aboard the company demonstrator Tuesday evening.

"We will support any operator that wants to fly there," Hill continued, as the Legacy circled Mont Blanc. "It's more important than ever to be seen to be able to fly into city airports. From our performance charts we know the airplane can do it," he said, referring to the airport's 5.5 degree glideslope. Initial trials at the London business district airport will begin soon.

The Legacy is already in service with two private customers in Brazil, where the airplane was certified in December 2001. The first was delivered in February, the second in April. FAA and JAA certification is expected in June.

Launch customer Swift Air, which has 25 Legacy jets on order, will receive two airplanes this year, instead of the six originally planned, said Hill. He said he expects Swift Air to sell some of its positions to other legacy customers seeking early delivery.

Embraer is here at Booth 7457.

By Mike Vines

 

TLC for European Legacy Operators Embraer is now offering its Total Legacy Care (TLC) maintenance program to European operators. TLC covers scheduled and unscheduled airframe maintenance during the five years after customer delivery. Customers who opt for TLC pay a fixed hourly rate for airframe maintenance based on hours flown (minimum 400 per year) and operational parameters. This covers virtually all airframe line, base and heavy maintenance, which can be performed by a qualified operator or an authorized service center. Engine support is provided under separate contract under the Rolls-Royce CorporateCare program.