Middle East Client Orders Legacy 650 From Embraer Brazilian airframer Embraer formally announced that they signed an order for one of their top-tier executive jets. The order comes in from a Middle Eastern client who coincidentally is an Embraer repeat customer. They also say that the jet will be delivered to the client before the year has concluded. Once delivered the aircraft will be managed by Titan Aviation Group, a company based in the UAE that specializes in providing global aviation services. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and Legacy 600s that are currently operating in the Middle East.
"The owner currently owns a Legacy 600 and decided to upgrade to a Legacy 650 as he has been very pleased with Embraer’s supportive partnership," said Captain Sakeer Sheik, Managing Director of Titan Aviation Group. With this new Legacy 650 order, Titan Aviation will be managing three Embraer executive jets in the Middle East and in India on behalf of the respective owners." The 45 aircraft represent about 20% of the fleet of privately-owned business jets in the region that are less than 10 years old. Embraer Executive Jets also has a robust and comprehensive customer support and services network globally, with two authorized service centers in the Middle East. "The Legacy 650 has impressed customers because of its range, reliability and ample cabin and baggage space offering – the largest in this category. This aircraft can fly non-stop from the main cities in the Middle East to London. We have about 45 business jets in the Middle East and about 60% of this fleet are Legacy 650s or Legacy 600s, which is a testament to the aircraft’s popularity," said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. "This is the customer’s second purchase from Embraer. We are grateful for the confidence placed in us and thank Titan Aviation for their steadfast support. We are fully committed to supporting their operations." For more information: Embraer Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170 São Paulo, São José dos Campos 12227-901 Brazil www.embraerexecutivejets.com ***
