GENEVA, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer announced
today a new purchase agreement with Air Hamburg for four more
Legacy 650E business jets. The agreement was announced on the
opening day of the 18th European Business Aviation Convention and
Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva,
Switzerland. With this additional order, the Germany-based business charter operator, which
serves European, Russian and Middle
East destinations, will expand its Embraer flagship fleet to
17 aircraft (15 Legacy 600/650 and two Phenom 300). Air
Hamburg is the world's largest
operator of the Legacy 600/650 aircraft models. The delivery of
these aircraft is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2018
and continue at a rate of one per quarter through the first quarter
of 2019. The contract has a value of USD
103.6 million, based on current list prices, and will be
included in the Company's 2018 second-quarter backlog.
"As the global launch customer of the Legacy 650E, Air Hamburg
has proven the success of the aircraft in delivering a superior
customer experience," said Michael
Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. "We
are proud to support the continued growth of Air Hamburg's flagship
fleet, which reaffirms the value of our partnership and of the
Legacy 650E."
"Our partnership with Embraer dates back to 2013 with our first
Legacy 600. With this additional order, we are eager to grow our
Embraer fleet by 30% to meet market demand for these popular
aircraft," says Simon Ebert, Owner
of Air Hamburg. "The premium comfort of the Legacy 650E's three
cabin zones and the convenience of all the amenities, the
reliability, performance and generous baggage allowance help drive
the satisfaction of our customers."
With more than 70 aircraft in operation in Europe and over 260 aircraft worldwide, the
Legacy 600/650/650E is based on a proven platform with over 25
million hours flown. The Legacy 650E is the first and only aircraft
to offer a 10-year or 10,000-flight hour warranty for systems and
components (OEM and supplier), matching the warranty period to that
of the airframe. The Legacy 650E offers three distinct cabin zones,
with the largest cabin, galley, lavatory, and baggage compartment
in its class.
About Air Hamburg
Air Hamburg was established in
2006 by the young entrepreneurs Floris
Helmers and Alexander Lipsky,
after managing their Hamburg based
flight school Flugschule Hamburg since 2001. A personal touch
expressed by the slogan "Simply Personal" is the trademark of the
aviation school and the airline. Both founders can still be found
working as instructors and pilots.
Air Hamburg is focused on the
following mission as basis for further expansion: Youngest fleet,
no owners' approval, and 100% crewed aircraft guarantee highest
availability. The airline with 28 business jets by end of 2018
generated a turnover of EUR 123
million in 2017, with more than 300 employees.
The 28 jets with open base are available for flexible flights,
365 days a year, 24/7 due to a Dispatch and Sales team working in 3
shifts around the clock. The cockpit crews are simulator trained
and fully customer minded. In the cabin, the highest level of
service and catering can be guaranteed due to well-trained cabin
service representatives.
For more information concerning the AIR HAMBURG group, please visit:
air-hamburg.com
About the Legacy 650E
The large Legacy 650E comfortably carries up to 14 passengers
with privacy in three distinct cabin zones with premium acoustic
comfort. In addition to the best-in-class galley and a fully
accessible in-flight baggage compartment that is larger than most
ultra-long-range business jets, the aircraft may be configured with
up to two lavatories. The Legacy 650E features internet
connectivity and the latest generation in full HD in-flight
entertainment, with Honeywell's Ovation Select entertainment and
cabin management system. The aircraft has a range of 3,900 nautical
miles (7,223 kilometers) with four passengers, with NBAA IFR fuel
reserves, which means that the aircraft can fly nonstop from
Geneva, Switzerland to
Boston, United States, or Mumbai, India.
The Legacy 650E is the first aircraft to offer a 10-year or
10,000-flight hour warranty for systems and components (OEM and
supplier), matching the warranty period to that of the airframe.
This is now the longest warranty in the industry. The interior
warranty remains the same at 2 years, as does exterior paint at 2
years or 1,000 hours, engines at 5 years or 2,500 hours, APU at 5
years, 3,000 hours or 6,000 cycles, and avionics at 5 years or
5,000 hours.
About Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer is one of the world's leading executive jet
manufacturers, having entered the business aviation market in 2000
with the Legacy jet, which led to the launch of Embraer Executive
Jets in 2005. Its portfolio, among the broadest in the market,
consists of the entry-level Phenom 100EV and the light Phenom 300E
jet, the medium cabin Legacy 450 and Legacy 500, the large Legacy
650E, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000E. Embraer Executive Jets'
global fleet exceeds 1,200 aircraft, which are in operation in more
than 70 countries and are supported by the Company's global
Customer Support and Services network of over 70 owned and
authorized service centers, complemented by a 24/7 Contact Center,
at its headquarters, in Brazil.
For more information, visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
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About Embraer
Embraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and
executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs,
develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing
customer support and services.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than
8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by
Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145
million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150
seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and
parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the
Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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