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30th Mar 2008, 07:41
From Flightglobal.com
Embraer’s board has approved the launch of two new business jets. The Brazilian manufacturer says development of the MLJ medium-light jet and MSJ mid-size jet will cost $750 million, supported by risk-sharing partners.
The MSJ is scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2012, and the smaller MLJ a year later. The two aircraft will be largely common, with different fuselage lengths but the same stand-up cabin cross-section. Avionics and engines will be common. Suppliers have not been announced.
The all-new MLJ and MSJ will fill the gap in Embraer's business jet line-up between the Phenom 100 very-light jet and Phenom 300 light jet and its super mid-size Legacy 600 and large Lineage 1000.
The MSJ will carry eight passengers 2,800nm (5,200km) at Mach 0.80. The MLJ will carry four passengers 2,300nm at its long-range cruise speed.
Embraer’s board has approved the launch of two new business jets. The Brazilian manufacturer says development of the MLJ medium-light jet and MSJ mid-size jet will cost $750 million, supported by risk-sharing partners.
The MSJ is scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2012, and the smaller MLJ a year later. The two aircraft will be largely common, with different fuselage lengths but the same stand-up cabin cross-section. Avionics and engines will be common. Suppliers have not been announced.
The all-new MLJ and MSJ will fill the gap in Embraer's business jet line-up between the Phenom 100 very-light jet and Phenom 300 light jet and its super mid-size Legacy 600 and large Lineage 1000.
The MSJ will carry eight passengers 2,800nm (5,200km) at Mach 0.80. The MLJ will carry four passengers 2,300nm at its long-range cruise speed.