Chinese Authorities Issue Type Certificate for Legacy 500

Embraer’s new Legacy 500 is cleared to operate in China after the country’s civil aviation authority issued type-certificate validation on July 24. Chinese movie star Jackie Chan, who is a brand ambassador for the Brazilian manufacturer, is set to take delivery of the first of the super-midsize jets to be based in China by year-end.

With a range of 3,125 nm from runways as short as 4,084 feet, the Legacy 500 will be able to fly nonstop from Beijing to New Delhi, India. “Today, Chinese customers’ expectations for executive jets are evolving from seeking large, luxurious, ultra-long-range jets, to finding midsize jets that can satisfy the business needs of most entrepreneurs,” said Guan Dongyuan, senior vice president of Embraer and president of Embraer China.