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2026
2 July The 500E offers a transcontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles with four passengers aboard.

Embraer’s Praetor 500E cleared for global operation

Certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA clears the jet for operation across North America, Europe and Latin America.

30 April

ReleaseNext‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

5 March The 42-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Smart Window.

Embraer focuses on cabin enhancements for Praetor upgrades

Reimagined cabins are at the heart of the latest model Praetors from Embraer, and deliveries of the new specification are expected to begin in Q1 2029.

27 January

ReleaseEmbraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace announce strategic partnership to establish regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India

2023
19 September

ReleaseEmbraer and FlightSafety announce new Praetor full-flight simulator in Europe and open new location in the United States

2022
20 April

Embraer expands job opportunities in Florida

Embraer's Melbourne campus serves as the company's headquarters for its Executive Jets unit. The 67-acre campus includes a 58,000 sq. ft. Global Customer Center and Engineering and Technology Center.

2021
12 February

ReleaseEmbraer Praetor 600 earns Canadian type certificate

2020
7 July

ReleaseEmbraer announces further enhancements to the unprecedented Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 cabins

2019
30 September

ReleaseEmbraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval, achieving triple-certification and becoming the best midsize jet on the market

13 August

ReleaseEmbraer is awarded Brazilian certification for the Praetor 500, which outperformed on certification to become the best midsize jet

18 June

ReleaseEmbraer and ELTA to create a new market segment with the launch of the P600 AEW

20 May

ReleaseEmbraer Praetor 600 now triple-certified, receiving EASA and FAA approval

17 May

ReleaseNew Embraer Praetor 600 business jet makes its first transatlantic crossing, powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

18 April

ReleaseEmbraer Praetor 600 business jet outperforms on certification

2018
15 October

ReleaseEmbraer introduces the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 business jets

30 May

ReleaseEmbraer delivers first new production Legacy 450 equipped with Gogo AVANCE L5

2017
9 October

ReleaseEmbraer announces comfort and connectivity enhancements to state-of-the-art Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 business jets

27 September

ReleaseEmbraer delivers first Legacy 500 business jet made in Melbourne

13 July

ReleaseEmbraer flies first Legacy 500 assembled in Melbourne

2016
14 December

ReleaseEmbraer delivers first Legacy 450 business jet made in Melbourne

4 October

ReleaseEmbraer flies first Legacy 450 assembled in Melbourne

12 July

ReleaseEmbraer's Legacy 450 certified for 2,904 nm range

2 June

ReleaseEmbraer begins Legacy 450/500 production in Melbourne

2015
11 August

ReleaseEmbraer's Legacy 450 executive jet awarded Brazilian certification

2014
21 October

ReleaseEmbraer's Legacy 500 receives FAA certification

12 August

ReleaseHoneywell propels Embraer Legacy 500 into service

2013
28 December

ReleaseEmbraer Executive Jets' Legacy 450 makes successful first flight

21 October

ReleaseEmbraer Executive Jets selects Rockwell Collins systems for the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 program

15 April

ReleaseEmbraer Executive Jets Legacy 500 program on track to enter service during the first half of 2014

15 February

ReleaseEmbraer Executive Jets flies second Legacy 500 prototype

2012
4 December

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman provides gyro-compass navigation system for Embraer Legacy executive jet

28 November

ReleaseEmbraer Legacy 500 makes "flawless" first flight

27 November

ReleaseEmbraer's new Portugal composites facility ships first Legacy 500 empennage

13 August

ReleaseEmbraer Executive Jets launches Legacy 450 fabrication

13 May

ReleaseLegacy 500 jet completes ground vibration tests

4 May

ReleaseEmbraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 programs advance

6 February

ReleaseFirst engine run for the Legacy 500

2011
26 December

ReleaseEmbraer rolls out Legacy 500 executive jet

12 October

ReleaseHoneywell deploys newest fuel efficient jet engine on Embraer aircraft

13 July

ReleaseEmbraer joins fuselage of first midsize Legacy 500 executive jet

16 May

ReleaseEmbraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 programs on schedule

2010
22 October

ReleaseEmbraer powers on the Legacy 450/500 Iron Bird test facility

19 October

ReleaseBAE Systems to provide flight control computer for Embraer business jets

21 July

ReleaseDonaldson supplies cabin air filters for new Embraer Legacy jets

4 May

ReleaseHartzell Aerospace awarded $50 million contract for low-pressure ducting for Embraer Legacy 450; 500 business jets

20 April

ReleaseEmbraer performs first metal cut for Legacy 500 jet

25 January

ReleaseEmbraer's Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 programs move forward

2009
29 September

ReleaseTAT Technologies announcing the entry into a new manufacturing contract with Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.

17 June

ReleaseDucommun Incorporated announces $100 million contract for the tailcone and fuselage doors on Embraer's new Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 aircraft

11 May

ReleaseEmbraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 programs advance