SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made its first flight today. Embraer test pilots Eduardo Camelier and Eugênio Cará, supported by flight test engineer Carlos Kobayashi, flew the aircraft for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics. 

Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer president and chief executive officer, said: “Besides setting a new standard in business aviation, delivering innovations that reflect our vision, our commitment to customers, and our passion for excellence, I congratulate all Embraer people for achieving this important Legacy 450 program milestone on the scheduled date” 

Marco Túlio Pellegrini, senior vice president operations and chief operations officer, Embraer Executive Jets, added: “The Legacy 450 will be the best-in-class mid-light business jet, responding to the needs and wishes of customers worldwide. 

“With full fly-by-wire technology and the roomiest cabin in its category, this aircraft will deliver unique features and amenities.” 

Capt. Camelier, commented: “The full fly-by-wire system, with side stick flight controls, made the flight very smooth. With the advanced avionics suite, the aircraft operation was very easy and intuitive.”