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Embraer’s Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 Programs Steadily Advance

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August 18, 2008

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Major suppliers are already selected and participating in the joint-definition phase
São José dos Campos, August 13, 2008 – Embraer is steadily moving forward with the
development of its recently launched midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 executive jets,
with the conclusion of the preliminary aircraft design. The joint definition phase (JDP) formally
began in July, and more than 20 suppliers of key systems have already been selected.
During this new phase, Embraer and the chosen companies will work together to refine and
validate the aircraft configuration through a fully digital process, utilizing virtual reality
mock-ups, the CATIA V5 software, and state-of-the-art technology.
“We have selected industry leaders to supply the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 programs,”
said Maurício Almeida, Embraer Vice President Legacy 450/500 Programs – Executive Jets.
“By incorporating the latest technologies and the expertise of our engineering teams, these
aircraft will be best-in-breed jets, delivering premium comfort, outstanding performance, and
low operating costs.”
The Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 executive jets were commercially launched by Embraer at
this year’s European Business Aircraft Conference and Exhibition (EBACE), in Geneva,
Switzerland, and are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2012 and 2013,
respectively. The Legacy 450 will have a range of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km), while the
Legacy 500 will fly up to 3,000 nautical miles (5,560 km). Both aircraft will offer comfort
and space in a stylishly innovative cabin with a six-foot (1.82-meter) ceiling and a flat floor,
unique to their respective categories. The designs include advanced technological features that
enhance their performance, and, at the same time, reduce operating costs and pilot work load.
About the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500
The key clean-sheet design drivers of the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets are
premium comfort, outstanding performance, and low operating costs. While establishing a
new paradigm for their respective segments, the interior of the jets, designed in partnership
with BMW Group DesignworksUSA, will provide unsurpassed comfort and style: a six-foot
(1.82-meter) stand-up cabin with a flat floor and an externally serviced full-breadth aft
lavatory. These revolutionary new jets will have best-in-class cabin space, sound proofing,
and baggage compartment volume. The Legacy 450 offers a complete refreshment center and
the Legacy 500 includes a fully-equipped wet galley.
Rockwell Collins state-of-the-art Pro Line Fusion_ avionics suite will equip the two jets, which
will deliver an unmatched level of capabilities in the midlight and midsize categories, providing
extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive user interface. The flight deck has four
15.1-inch high-resolution displays on a “T” configuration with advanced graphics. Flight deck
standard features include such systems as Synthetic Vision, Integrated Flight Information,
Advanced Flight Management, and full-flight regimen auto-throttles. Optional Enhanced Vision
(EVS) and Head-up Guidance Systems (HGS) will be offered.
Honeywell’s latest-generation HTF7500E engines will power the Legacy 450 and the
Legacy 500, with 6,000-7,000 pounds of thrust. This environment-friendly propulsion
system, based on the proven HTF7000 platform, incorporates the most recent technologies
to achieve high performance requirements, with improved fuel efficiency, ease of
maintainability, low operating costs, and reduced noise and emissions.

Both jets will be equipped with a full fly-by-wire actuation system for ailerons, elevators, rudder and
spoilers, which is unique to their classes. The redundant high-speed computers and side-stick control
will enable a smoother flight for passengers and offer pilots the advantage of effortless response,
greater control, increased cockpit comfort, reduced workload, and flight envelope protection.
The Legacy 450 is being designed for a range of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 km) with four
passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 km) with eight passengers, including NBAA IFR
reserves. These characteristics will allow customers to fly nonstop from Atlanta (USA) to
Seattle, New York to Mexico City (Mexico), Moscow (Russia) to Madrid (Spain) or Riyadh
(Saudi Arabia), and from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Bariloche (Argentina).
The Legacy 500 is being designed for a range of 3,000 nautical miles (5,560 km) with four
passengers, or 2,800 nautical miles (5,190 km) with eight passengers, including NBAA IFR
reserves. These characteristics will allow customers to fly nonstop coast-to-coast from Miami to
Seattle, New York to Los Angeles, or Los Angeles to Honolulu, in the United States, as well as
from Gander (Canada) to Paris (France), Paris to Riyadh, Moscow (Russia) to New Delhi
(India), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Chicago (USA), with a stop in Caracas (Venezuela).
Both the Legacy 450 and the Legacy 500 will have highest cruising speeds in their classes
(Mach 0.78 and Mach 0.80, respectively). Both aircraft will also provide a reduced time to
climb to high altitudes and excellent field performance.

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