2011 ASIAN AEROSPACE EXPO
EMBRAER PARTICIPATES IN 2011 ASIAN AEROSPACE EXPO IN HONG KONG
Embraer will participate in the 2011 Asian Aerospace Expo to be held in Hong Kong between March 8-10. The company will promote its full line of executive jets at Chalet C5, Hanger 2, Hong Kong Business Aviation Center, and its latest product, the Legacy 650 will debut in the event’s static display.
The Company has made significant progress in the executive aviation market, which it entered in 2001. Embraer is the world’s only manufacturer offering a full line of executive jets, from entry level to ultra-large aircraft, to meet various customer needs. In 2010, the Company accounted for 19 per cent of global executive jet deliveries, or almost one in every five executive jets delivered worldwide.
“China boasts the world’s fastest growing economy, which fosters the development of its executive aviation market. Embraer is confident and committed to serve this promising market with its full line of unique products,” stated Guan Dongyuan, President of Embraer China. “We are proud to present the company’s latest achievement, the large Legacy 650 executive jet, a perfect combination of outstanding performance, luxury and innovation.” Embraer’s full portfolio of executive jets features unique combinations of cabin size and comfort, performance and technological innovation. In their respective categories, these jets offer the roomiest cabin, largest baggage compartment, unparalleled design style, superior performance and fuel efficiency, as well as state-of-the-art systems that differentiate each of them.
About Embraer’s Executive Jets
Embraer’s Executive Jets portfolio consists of seven aircraft: the entry level Phenom 100, light Phenom 300, midlight Legacy 450, midsize Legacy 500, super midsize Legacy 600, large Legacy 650, and ultra-large Lineage 1000 jets. These aircraft offer cabin sizes and flexible ranges that are well-suited to the most diverse demands, permitting greater work productivity and saving valuable travel time, which is enjoyed in comfort and privacy.
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 kilometers), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Miami (U.S.); from London to Rome (Europe); or from Brisbane to Melbourne (Australia). The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.
The Phenom 300 light jet accommodates up to 11 occupants in a spacious and pleasant interior, also designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with winglets, and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance in mind. A single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest aircraft in the light jet category, reaching 521 mph (839 km/h, or 453 knots – KTAS), and it can fly at an altitude of up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 kilometers), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Dallas (U.S.); from London to Athens (Europe); or from Delhi (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Launched in 2008, the midlight Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 set new paradigms in their respective executive jet categories. Their interiors were designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and offer unequaled comfort and style. These aircraft will have the largest cabin and the best acoustical insulation in their classes. A flat-floor stand-up (six-foot) cabin, excellent pressurization, and vacuum lavatories are other highlights of the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500, complementing their superior performance and low operating costs.
The new-generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ avionics system will provide extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive interface. Honeywell’s state-of-the-art HTF7500E engines incorporate the latest technologies for meeting performance requirements with improved efficiency in terms of fuel consumption, facilitated maintenance, low operating costs, and reduced noise and emissions, thus lessening their environmental impact. The jets will be the fastest in their categories and the only ones equipped with cutting-edge fly-by-wire electronic flight controls that increase operating safety and passenger comfort, while reducing pilot workload and fuel consumption.
The midlight Legacy 450 is designed to carry up to nine passengers. Its range will be 2,300 nautical miles (4,260 kilometers) with four passengers, or 2,200 nautical miles (4,070 kilometers) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, meaning the jet will be able to fly nonstop from London (U.K.) to Moscow (Russia) or Rabat (Morocco); from Delhi (India) to Dubai (UAE) or Hong Kong; or from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Calcutta (India).
The midsize Legacy 500 will carry up to 12 passengers. It is designed for a range of 3,000 nautical miles (5,560 kilometers) with four passengers, or 2,800 nautical miles (5,190 kilometers) with eight passengers, both including NBAA IFR fuel reserves. These characteristics will allow customers to fly from New York to Los Angeles (U.S.); or from Moscow (Russia) to Mumbai (India).
The super midsize Legacy 600 carries 13 passengers (standard configuration) in comfort and privacy in three distinct cabin zones. The refined interior offers leather seats, sofa, credenza, and tables for meals or meetings. The airplane also has a spacious galley for preparing hot and cold meals, an ample aft lavatory, wardrobes, cabinets, and an entertainment system with DVD and satellite communication. Optional High-Speed Data (HSD) equipment and Wi-Fi technology enable customers to browse the Internet, access e-mail, and transfer files during trips, providing a better use of time, increased work productivity, and more entertainment possibilities. The aircraft has a large baggage compartment, which is easily accessed during flight, and has a total capacity of 286 cubic feet (8,100 liters). The jet has a cruising speed of Mach 0.80. Its range of 3,250 nautical miles (6,019 kilometers) with eight passengers, or 3,400 nautical miles (6,297 kilometers) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the jet can fly nonstop from Munich (Germany), London or Geneva (Switzerland) to Dubai; from Berlin (Germany) to Praia (Cape Verde); from Frankfurt (Germany) to Karachi (Pakistan); from Hamburg (Germany) to Delhi; from Los Angeles (U.S.) to Honolulu (Hawaii); from Delhi (India) or Singapore to Tokyo (Japan); or from Shanghai (China) to Delhi. More than 180 Legacy 600 jets presently operate in 29 countries, with high rates of dispatch reliability and low operating costs.
The large Legacy 650 entered operation in 2010. Based on the successful Legacy 600 platform, it provides longer trips for up to 14 passengers, while maintaining the same level of comfort. Its range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 km) with four passengers, or 3,840 nautical miles (7,112 km) with eight passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the aircraft can fly nonstop from London to New York; Dubai to London or Singapore; Miami to São Paulo (Brazil); Singapore to Sydney (Australia); or Mumbai to Central Europe. The Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 feature advanced navigation capabilities and the Primus Elite™ avionics suite, which incorporates an upgraded graphical user interface, enabling smarter and faster decisions while reducing pilot workload.
The ultra-large Lineage 1000 is Embraer’s biggest executive jet and can carry 19 passengers in five cabin zones. Its range of 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 kilometers) with eight passengers, or 4,500 nautical miles (8,334 kilometers) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means that the jet is able to fly nonstop from London to Dubai; from Dubai to Johannesburg (South Africa); from New York to Moscow; or from Singapore to Sydney (Australia). The interior design gives priority to comfort and refinement, and was created in conjunction with Priestman Goode, from the U.K. The cabin uses the category’s most sophisticated materials. A wide variety of configurations meets all passenger requirements with enough space to work, rest, and hold meetings. Optional items include Wi-Fi technology, and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). An ample aft baggage compartment, pressurized and conveniently accessible during flight, has a total capacity of 323 cubic feet (9,140 liters) and is the largest among all competitors. Honeywell’s Primus Epic® integrated avionics system has five Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) multi-functional control screens, Cursor Control Device (CCD), auto-throttle, weather radar with turbulence detection, and other state-of-the-art technologies. The Lineage 1000 is equipped with the latest electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.
In order to meet the demands of executive jet customers, Embraer invested in the creation of an extensive network of six company-owned and more than 30 authorized service centers worldwide, including partnerships with renowned companies in the areas of logistics and pilot and mechanic training. The company offers routine inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and special service programs, such as the Embraer Executive Care (EEC). This structure covers flight operations, and technical and maintenance support customized for the operating profile of each aircraft, as well as a 24/7 Contact Center, allowing a significant reduction in aircraft costs and downtime, and maximizing the benefits of this important business tool. For more information about Embraer Executive Jets, see: www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
This document may contain projections, statements and estimates regarding circumstances or events yet to take place. Those projections and estimates are based largely on current expectations, forecasts on future events and financial tendencies that affect Embraer’s businesses. Those estimates are subject to risks, uncertainties and suppositions that include, among others: general economic, political and trade conditions in Brazil and in those markets where Embraer does business; expectations on industry trends; the Company’s investment plans; its capacity to develop and deliver products on the dates previously agreed upon, and existing and future governmental regulations. The words “believe”, “may”, “is able”, “will be able”, “intend”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “expect” and other similar terms are supposed to identify potentialities. Embraer does not feel compelled to publish updates nor to revise any estimates due to new information, future events or any other facts. In view of the inherent risks and uncertainties, such estimates, events and circumstances may not take place. The actual results can therefore differ substantially from those previously published as Embraer expectations.
巴西航空工業公司全力參與香港2011年亞洲國際航空展覽會
全球領先的商用飛機製造商巴西航空工業公司 (Embraer S.A.) 將會參加二零一一年三月八至十日於香港舉辦的亞洲國際航空展覽會 (www.AsianAerospace.com)。該公司將會在香港商用航空中心C5展覽室推介全系列噴氣公務飛機,並展出其最新研發的公務飛機產品──Legacy 650 (中文名稱為萊格賽650) 。
自二零零一年進入公務航空市場以來,巴西航空工業公司獲得了豐碩的成績。目前該公司是唯一一家提供全系列噴氣公務飛機產品的製造商,產品線由超輕型至超大型的全系列公務飛機產品,以滿足不同客戶的各種需求。二零一零年,該公司公務飛機的付運量佔全球公務飛機總付運量的19%,即每5架付運的公務機之中,便有一架由巴西航空工業公司生產。 巴西航空工業公司大中華區總裁關東元表示:「中國擁有全球發展最快的經濟,公務航空市場也藉此高速發展。巴西航空工業公司對有關市場充滿信心,同時也承諾以獨特的全系列公務飛機產品,滿足這個充滿前景的市場需求。我們非常高興今次能夠在此展示公司最新的公務飛機產品──Legacy 650大型噴氣公務飛機。該產品絕對是卓越性能、豪華享受與創新技術的完美結合。」
集舒適寬敞客艙、卓越性能表現及先進創新技術於一身,一直以來都是巴西航空工業公司全系列噴氣公務飛機的一大特色。與同級機型相比,每款巴西航空工業公司的客機,皆憑藉寬敞的客艙和行李艙、無與倫比的時尚設計、卓越的飛行性能、高效的節能能力及先進的系統,傲視同群。
關於巴西航空工業公司噴氣公務飛機
巴西航空工業公司噴氣公務機系列由7款航機型號組成,分別是超輕型Phenom 100 (飛鴻100) 、輕型Phenom 300 (飛鴻300) 、中輕型Legacy 450 (萊格賽 450)、中型Legacy 500 (萊格賽500)、超中型Legacy 600 (萊格賽 600) 、大型Legacy 650 (萊格賽650) ,以及超大型Lineage 1000 (世襲1000) 。以上公務機系列提供不同大小的客艙空間和不同範圍的飛行航程,能夠滿足客戶的各種需求,不但使乘客可以享受到舒適、愜意的私人空間,亦大大提高他們工作效率並節省寶貴時間。
超輕型的Phenom 100公務機最多可搭載8名乘員。其內艙由巴西航空工業公司與BMW Group DesignworksUSA (寶馬集團美國設計工作室) 合作設計,有7套方案可供選擇。在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,Phenom 100的航程長達2,182公里,表示飛機在美國可以從紐約直飛邁阿密;在歐洲則可從倫敦直飛羅馬;在澳洲則可從布里斯班直飛墨爾本。Phenom 100更於2008年12月獲得認證,肯定它是同級航機中飛行速度最快、行李承載量最多的機型。Phenom 100嶄新的駕駛艙設計和私人洗手間,都成這個型號的過人之處。
Phenom 300輕型公務機最多可搭載11名乘員。其舒適、寬敞的內艙設計,同樣是該公司與BMW Group DesignworksUSA的合作結晶。至於加裝翼梢小翼 (Swept wing) 的後掠翼 (Winglet) 設計與現代化機載系統,則彰顯飛機以卓越的飛行性能為設計重點。採用單一注油入口設計、可從機外提供服務的洗手間,以及一流的客艙增壓性能,均是Phenom 300獨到之處。Phenom 300是輕型噴氣公務機級別中飛行速度最快的機種之一,達到每小時839公里或453節 (KTAS) ,飛行高度更可達13,716米。在符合NBAA IFR規定的備份燃料情況下,能夠飛越3,650公里。這表示飛機在美國可從紐約直飛達拉斯;在歐洲可從倫敦直飛雅典;亦可從印度德里直飛阿聯酋杜拜。
於2008年啟動的Legacy 450中輕型和Legacy 500中型噴氣公務機項目,分別是同級飛機中的佼佼者。這兩款飛機的內艙設計也是由巴西航空工業公司與BMW Group DesignworksUSA合作,為客戶提供了與眾不同的舒適度和時尚款式。Legacy 450和Legacy 500擁有同級最大的客艙和最優質的隔音設備。除了提供優秀的性能和低運作成本外,鋪設水平地面的6呎高直立行走式客艙、出色的增壓性能和真空洗手間設計,都是Legacy 450及Legacy 500獨一無二之處。
這兩個型號選用了Rockwell Collins 公司新一代Pro Line Fusion™航電系統。該系統採用高度直觀的操作界面,提供全面的情景警示。航機亦選用了Honeywell先進的HTF7500E引擎。該引擎融合了多種嶄新技術,以滿足提升燃油耗用效率、簡化維護程序、降低營運成本,以及降低噪音和污染物排放等飛機性能要求,從而減少飛行對環境的影響。這兩款飛機將是同級機型中飛行速度最快,兼且是同類產品中唯一安裝了先進全電傳操作系統的飛機──該系統能夠有效加強飛行安全程度、使乘客更舒適、並有助減輕飛行員的工作負荷和降低燃油消耗量。
Legacy 450中輕型公務機最多可搭載9名乘客。在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,搭載4名乘客飛行4,260公里,而搭載8名乘客時,航程則為4,070公里。這表示飛機可從英國倫敦直飛俄羅斯莫斯科或摩洛哥拉巴特;或從印度德里直飛阿聯酋杜拜或香港;或從印尼首都雅加達直飛印度加爾各答。
Legacy 500中型公務機最多可搭載12名乘客。按照其設計,在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,搭載4名乘客飛行5,560公里;搭載8名乘客時,航程就為5,190公里。換言之,飛機在美國可從紐約直飛洛杉磯;或從俄羅斯莫斯科直飛印度孟買。
Legacy 600超中型公務機的標準設計最多搭載13名乘客,透過3個相對獨立的座艙區域,為搭客帶來舒適享受和私人空間。精緻的內艙設備包括真皮座椅、梳化、設備櫃,以及可以供用餐或開會使用的桌子。該型號更配備了可提供冷熱餐飲的全尺寸廚房、寬大的洗手間、衣櫃和儲物間,還有一套配備了DVD播放機和衛星通訊設備的娛樂系統。客戶可為飛機選配高速數據傳輸 (HSD) 或WiFi無線網絡器材,使乘客在飛行中能夠輕鬆瀏覽互聯網,收發電郵和傳送檔案,讓他們可以充分利用時間,提高工作效率,同時亦可以有更多娛樂設施供選擇。Legacy 600噴氣公務機設有寬敞的行李艙,容量為8.1 立方米,飛行途中乘客甚至可自由進出存取行李。Legacy 600巡航速度高達0.80馬赫,在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,在搭載8名乘客時,其航程為6,019公里;在搭載4名乘客時,其航程為6,297公里。這表示飛機可從德國慕尼克、英國倫敦或瑞士日內瓦直飛杜拜;從德國柏林直飛佛得角的培亞;從德國法蘭克福直飛巴基斯坦卡拉奇;從德國漢堡直飛印度德里;從美國洛杉磯直飛夏威夷檀香山;從印度德里或新加坡直飛日本東京;又或從中國上海直飛印度德里。目前,已有超過180架Legacy 600噴氣公務機,在全球29個國家提供可靠及低營運成本的服務。
Legacy 650大型噴氣公務機自2010年開始投入服務。其基本設計秉承了大獲好評的Legacy 600超中型噴氣公務機,但航程就較Legacy 600還要長,而且最多可搭載14名乘客,舒適度更絲毫不減。在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,該飛機在搭載4名乘客時,航程為7,223公里;在搭載8名乘客時,航程為7,112公里。這表示飛機可從倫敦直飛紐約;從杜拜直飛倫敦或新加坡;從邁阿密直飛巴西聖保羅;從新加坡直飛悉尼;或從孟買直飛中歐地區。Legacy 600和Legacy 650飛機均採用了Primus Elite™航電系統。該系統提供經改良的圖像介面,具有先進的導航能力,能促使飛行員作出更快、更明智的決定,減輕他們的工作負擔。
Lineage 1000超大型噴氣公務機是巴西航空工業公司最大型的公務機,分為5個客艙區域,最多可搭載19名乘客。在符合NBAA IFR備份燃料規定的情況下,飛機搭載8名乘客時,航程為8,149公里;搭載4名乘客時,航程為8,334公里,這表示飛機可從倫敦直飛杜拜;從杜拜直飛南非約翰尼斯堡;從紐約直飛莫斯科;或從新加坡直飛澳洲悉尼。飛機內艙設計由該公司與英國的Priestman Goode公司共同設計,以乘客的舒適享受和精緻佈置為考慮重點。飛機客艙採用了同級別中最考究的物料。多種不同的佈局提供充裕的工作、休息及會議空間,迎合所有旅客的需求。可供選配的設施包括無線Wi-Fi技術,互聯網接入,以及電子飛行包 (EFB) 等。飛機尾部設有可供乘客在飛行途中自由進出的大型增壓式行李艙,總容量達9.14立方米,是同類競爭噴氣機型中最大的。該飛機採用Honeywell的Primus Epic整合式航空電子系統。該系統由5塊LCD多功能控制顯示器、游標控制裝置 (CCD) 、自動油門、擁有紊流檢測功能的氣象雷達,以及其他前沿技術組成。Lineage1000亦裝置了最新的電傳操控系統。
為了滿足噴氣公務機客戶的需求,巴西航空工業公司投資建立了完善的服務支援體系,包括由6家全資服務中心和30多家授權服務中心所組成的網絡,以及從事物流與飛行員和技師培訓的著名合作夥伴。除提供日常的檢查、定期和不定期維護服務外,該公司還提供諸如巴西航空工業公司公務機維護項目 (EEC) 等特別服務解決方案。巴西航空工業公司產品支援服務涵蓋按飛機使用特性,為客戶度身定造的飛行操作、技術支援和維護支援服務,並設有24/7全天候客戶聯絡中心,讓客戶顯著減少飛機營運成本和停飛時間,並大大發揮以公務噴氣機作為重要商務工具的優勢。如欲了解更多資訊,請瀏覽www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com。
巴西航空工業公司 (紐約證券交易所代碼:ERJ;聖保羅股票交易所代碼:EMBR3) 是全球最大的120座級以下商用噴氣飛機製造商,以及巴西領先的出口企業之一。巴西航空工業公司總部位於巴西聖保羅州的聖若澤杜斯坎普斯,同時在巴西、中國、法國、葡萄牙、新加坡和美國設有辦事處、工業生產運作和客戶服務中心。巴西航空工業公司創建於1969年,專為商用航空、公務航空以及防務領域設計、開發、製造和銷售飛機產品。該公司還為全球客戶提供售後支援和服務。截至2010年12月31日,該公司共有員工17,149人 (不包括旗下合資公司的員工) 。截至同日,該公司累計確認定單儲備總值為156億美元。
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