Aircraft
Embraer expects to cut metal for new Legacys in early ‘10
Several years ago, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced its intent to become “a major player” in the business aviation industry.

Several years ago, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced its intent to become “a major player” in the business aviation industry. With certification of the Phenom 100 compact very light jet last year and the pending certification of the larger Phenom 300 small-cabin light jet before the end of this year, the company is moving closer to that industry role.

Now, even in the face of a grim global economy, executive v-p of Embraer Executive Jets Luis Carlos Affonso says the company remains on pace to add two more airplanes–the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500–creating a complete line of executive airplanes, from the Phenom 100 very light jet to the Lineage 1000 bizliner.