FlyingPhotos Magazine Executive Aviation: 2013

domingo, 29 de dezembro de 2013

CS-GLC - NETJET - Bombardier BD700 Global 6000

FPP - Tires

PH-CTH - Dassault Falcon 2000LX

João Luis Pessoa - Lisboa

Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 Makes Successful First Flight

São José dos Campos, Brazil, December 28, 2013 – Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made a successful 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.

“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” said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President and CEO.

“The Legacy 450 will be the best-in-class mid-light business jet, responding to the needs and wishes of customers worldwide,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, Senior Vice President Operations and COO, Embraer Executive Jets. “With full fly-by-wire technology and the roomiest cabin in its category, this aircraft will deliver unique features and amenities.”

The maiden flight covered a significant range of the flight envelope and allowed for a variety of inflight systems tests, benefiting from an advanced campaign of flight simulations and extensive ground tests. “The flight was a success,” said Capt. Camelier. “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.”

About the Legacy 450

The Legacy 450 is a mid-light business jet with a best-in-class six-foot flat-floor cabin. Four fully reclining club seats may be berthed into two beds for complete rest in a maximum cabin altitude of 6,000ft. The in-flight entertainment system consists of a high definition video system, surround sound, and multiple audio and video input options. Voice and data communications options are also available. The cabin includes a refreshment center at the entrance, a rear private lavatory, and a carry-on stowage area. The total baggage space is the largest in the aircraft’s category.

The Legacy 450 is the first business aircraft in its segment with Full Fly-By-Wire technology, featuring side stick flight controls, the state-of-the-art Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite with four 15.1-inch high resolution LCD displays, graphical flight planning, Jeppesen charts and maps, and the Synthetic Vision System (SVS). The optional Embraer Enhanced Vision System (E2VS) encompasses the latest Rockwell Collins Compact Head-Up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS).

The Legacy 450 is powered by two advanced, fuel-efficient Honeywell HTF 7500E turbofan engines. With four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, the Legacy 450 is capable of flying non-stop from Los Angeles to Boston, or Moscow to New Delhi.

Legacy 450 Specifications:
Range (NBAA reserves, 200 nm alternate, LRC, 4 pax) 2,500 nautical miles
High-Speed Cruise Mach 0.82
Takeoff Field Length (MTOW, ISA, SL) 4,000 feet
Maximum Operating Altitude 45,000 feet
Seating Configuration 2 + 6/9
Cabin Dimensions Max Height 6 feet
Cabin Dimensions Max Width 6 feet, 10 inches
Cabin Dimensions Length 24 feet
Total Baggage Capacity 150 cubic feet

sexta-feira, 22 de novembro de 2013

Dassault Aviation Set to Deliver First 2000S Business Jet in India

SAINT-CLOUD, France, November 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
New Falcon entry level jet off to flying start

Dassault Aviation is preparing to deliver its new Falcon 2000S business jet into the important Indian market, following certification by the Indian airworthiness authorities.

The 2000S was certified on November 1st, continuing a process that began in the spring of 2013 with the receipt of FAA and EASA approvals. The aircraft has already been certified in Brazil, Mexico and Turkey, and Dassault expects approval from the Canadian authorities shortly.

The 2000S also recently received EASA and FAA steep approach approval, paving the way for its operation at London City Airport in the heart of London.

Dassault has delivered 10 Falcon 2000S business jets since aircraft deliveries started in April. The first aircraft to be based in India is set for delivery to a customer in Bangalore next month.

The 3,250 nm / 6,300 km Falcon 2000S is equipped with winglets and full inboard slats that enable it to land and takeoff at steep angles and low speed, even at high altitudes and high temperature conditions. It can operate to challenging Indian airports such as Kullu Manali, with its short runway of 3,690 feet / 1,125 m, and Leh airport which is at an altitude of 10,682 feet / 3,256 m. At a typical end-of-flight profile, the 2000S needs just 2,315 feet of runway - better than super mid-size jets and even some turboprop aircraft.

The 2000S comes standard with EASy II avionics, FalconCabin HD+ cabin entertainment system and a brand-new cabin designed by BMW Group Designworks USA, making it ideal to users in the super mid-size segment.

"The exceptional short-field capability of the 2000S - particularly its hot-and-high performance and its ability to operate at London City Airport - combined with its spacious well-appointed cabin, make it ideal for the Indian market," said Gilles Gautier, Falcon Sales Vice President for EMEA. "We expect the 2000S - and its longer-range cousin, the Falcon 2000LXS, also certified in early 2013 - to sell very well in India."

The Falcon 2000 models are Dassault's best-selling aircraft in India, accounting for the bulk of the 22 Falcons that have been delivered in the country.