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EMBRAER
DELIVERS THREE LEGACY JETS TO INDIAN GOVERNMENT
Aircraft are specially configured for authority transport
São José dos Campos, August 16, 2005 –
Embraer today announced the delivery of three specially
configured Legacy Executive aircraft to the government of
India, which ordered five airplanes of the model and holds
options on two more. Two of the Legacys delivered will serve
the Indian Air Force and one will serve India’s Border
Security Force.
“To Embraer it is a reason for pride and happiness
to deliver the contracted aircraft to the Indian government
in accordance with the specifications and strictly on schedule.
This could lead to an increase in our cooperation. The ERJ
145 family is renowned worldwide, and the Legacy jet for
authority transportation will certainly deliver safety and
mission and cost efficiency,” said Romualdo Monteiro
de Barros, Embraer Executive Vice-President for the Defense
Market.
Embraer will conclude deliveries of the five Legacys ordered
by India in October.
The Legacy derives from the ERJ 135 jet, member of the successful
ERJ 145 family with more than 900 aircraft in operation
and over seven million hours flown.
The Legacy The Embraer Legacy is changing the expectations
of what a business jet should be, offering the market an
unprecedented balance between comfort, performance and reliability.
For the very specific purpose of government authority transportation,
the Legacy offers affordability, size, speed, economy and
the safety of a platform that has flown over 30 million
passengers in the world.
The Legacy Executive provides premium comfort and privacy
for up to 16 passengers in three distinct seating areas.
Interior standard features include first-class leather seats,
a plush divan, an elegant credenza, and spacious tables
for dining or meetings.
The aircraft also has a full-size galley for hot and cold
meals, a full-breadth aft lavatory,
wardrobe and storage cabinet, and an entertainment system
with DVD players and satellite telecommunications. The Legacy’s
High Speed Data (HSD) and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) capability
allows customers to browse the Internet, access e-mail and
transfer files.
The Legacy Executive’s baggage compartment with 240
cu ft (6.8 cu m) is one of the largest in the industry and
is easily accessible during flights for greater passenger
convenience.
Priced at US$ 22.45 million (January 2005 economic conditions),
the Legacy Executive cruises at a speed of up to Mach .80
and offers a range of 3,250 nm (6,019 km) with eight passengers
and NBAA IFR reserves. This range, bolstered by superior
passenger and luggage capacity, enables our customers to
fly nonstop from New York to London and from London to Moscow
at fraction of the cost of the competition. Additionally,
the Legacy is the largest business jet authorized to operate
at London City Airport. Also available in Shuttle and Shuttle
HC configurations, the Legacy is designed to provide comfort
and functionality.
The Legacy Shuttle accommodates between 16 and 19 passengers
in business-class comfort. The Shuttle HC version enhances
owner productivity and comfortably seats as many as 37 passengers
in a superior airline-quality interior. Prices for the Shuttle
versions range from US$ 16.95 million to US$ 17.64 million
(January 2005 economic conditions).
The Legacy derives from the ERJ 135 jet, member of the successful
ERJ 145 family
with more than 900 aircraft in operation and over seven
million hours flown.
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