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The super midsize Legacy 600 is derived from Embraer’s EMB-135BJ. It was announced on 23 July, 2000 at the Farnborough Air Show as the Legacy 200 and the first flight of a prototype took place on 31 March the following year, powered by R-R AE3007A1E turbofan engines. Embraer achieved CAT certification from Brazil on 10 December, 2001 followed by JAA certification on 9 July, 2002 and FAA approval on 23 August, 2002.
The aircraft was renamed the Legacy 600 on 9 November, 2005 and the final aircraft was delivered in June 2013 following a production run of just under 200 units.
The upgraded Legacy 650 was launched in the first half of 2008. By the time it was unveiled for the NBAA in Orlando on 19 October, 2009 two prototypes had made their first flights; the first on 23 September at Gavião Peixoto and the second at São José dos Campos a day later.
The 650 is a longer range version of the 600, retaining the same engines, wings, tail surfaces, flight deck and main systems. The extra range is achieved through increased fuel capacity and MTOW, more powerful A2 versions of the Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engines, winglets and reinforced landing gear. In the 650 the fuel system is electronically actuated instead of using hydraulic units, as in the 600. It also features a lowered alley giving increased headroom.
The 650 was certified by Brazil’s ANAC on 30 September, 2010, by EASA on 7 October, 2010 and by the FAA on 24 February, 2011. Certifications were issued by China on 14 December, 2011 and by India in March 2012, and by the DGCA of Indonesia on 27 March, 2013 and Taiwan in November 2013.
From 2012, interior refinements applied to both the 600 and 650 became standard features going forward. These included modifications such as noise insulation for the cabin, upgraded cabin systems and more storage.
A five year joint venture between Embraer and China’s Harbin saw Far East production switch from the ERJ-145 to the both Legacy 600 and 650 from 12 April, 2011. The first China-built Legacy 650 flew on 26 August, 2013.
Brazil certified the 650 for high altitude landing and take off operations on 13 August, 2013 with EASA and FAA approvals following shortly after.
The 650E, unveiled on 31 October, 2016 is an enhanced version of the 650. It retains the three zone cabin but with restyled seat upholstery, and includes Honeywell Primus Elite Advanced Features avionics. The first order was placed on 22 May, 2017 and the first delivery went to Germany on 26 July, 2017.
Embraer announced that it was stopping sales of the Legacy 650 in August 2020.
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| Legacy 650 | ●● | ●● | ●● | ●●●●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●●●●● |
| Legacy 650E | ●● | ● | ●● | ●●●●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●●● | ●●●●●●●●●● |
| April 11, 2022 | Embraer display repair agreement aligns Muirhead with Honeywell |
| January 30, 2022 | Elite Air upsizes at Florida base |
| November 15, 2021 | Embraer keeps its aircraft in the air for longer |
| September 13, 2021 | Jet MS receives UK approval for EMB135/145 maintenance |
| August 20, 2021 | Embraer approves Jet East maintenance scope |
| August 17, 2021 | Pro Star named as Embraer northeast US ASC |
| July 29, 2021 | Duncan amends STCs for the benefit of Legacy 600s |
| June 23, 2021 | Luxaviation offers alluring G600 out of Luton |
| April 19, 2021 | Global 7500 lands in Luton for Luxaviation |
| March 29, 2021 | Titan experiences a return to form in the final quarter |
| March 5, 2021 | West Star grows Chattanooga Embraer programme |
| February 2, 2021 | ExecuJet Haite executes Legacy 96-month check |
| January 25, 2021 | ‘Elegant’ Vertis Legacy 600 can fly seven-hour legs |
| January 11, 2021 | JET MS ready to welcome regional Embraers |
| December 21, 2020 | Duncan stacks up a selection of Honeywell STCs |
| November 29, 2020 | Two-zone Legacy 600 is a win for Nomad |
| November 22, 2020 | West Star predicts Forehand will smash it in Tennessee |
| November 15, 2020 | Atlas works with international partners on Legacy 600 |
| November 15, 2020 | MAC Aero Interiors completes Legacy 600 project |
| October 18, 2020 | Constant removes maintenance cost headaches with price cap |
| October 3, 2020 | West Star pulls Legacy through after incident in Peru |
| September 12, 2020 | ASL brings eight more aircraft onto AOC |
| August 11, 2020 | Jet Flight Service performs ultra-heavy C-checks |
| July 20, 2020 | Luxaviation to meet demand in Europe with fresh additions |
| July 14, 2020 | Legacy and Phenom owners gain EVAS potential |
| July 12, 2020 | Legacy 650 to offer options from EU floating base |
| July 8, 2020 | West Star at Missouri swells airframe capabilities |
| June 19, 2020 | ABS team don respirators to carry out Legacy check |
| January 13, 2020 | Legacys and Praetors will be serviced by Clay Lacy |
| December 13, 2019 | CASL authorised to work on Lineage and Legacy |
| November 25, 2019 | Embraer seal of approval enables Falcon to extend support |
| November 11, 2019 | Embraer reports a buoyant quarter of deliveries |
| October 21, 2019 | Embraer approves JFS for Legacy support |
| October 15, 2019 | PrivateFly launches new season route pairings |
| September 9, 2019 | Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance |
| August 10, 2019 | RUAG develops data link for Europe's Legacy pilots |
| June 11, 2019 | Luxaviation Legacy to connect Europe and Middle East |
| June 11, 2019 | Embraer expert RUAG carries out Legacy ADS-B |
| May 30, 2019 | First Legacy 650 gains Honeywell inflight wi-fi |
| May 30, 2019 | Inflite joins RR service network to support AE3007A |
| May 21, 2019 | RR authorisation extends Inflite MRO capabilities |
| April 23, 2019 | Legacy 600 makes first run for Jetsolution |
| April 8, 2019 | Embraer calls on Parisian firm for wheel and brake work |
| April 2, 2019 | StandardAero gains approval for SmartSky 4G LTE on Embraer |
| March 5, 2019 | Nomad Technics completes first checks on Legacy and Global |
| February 22, 2019 | Sorocaba centre completes first Legacy 600 refurbishment |
| February 18, 2019 | EAM location is good fit for larger aircraft |
| February 11, 2019 | JetWorx expansion includes maintenance for G450 |
| February 5, 2019 | Garmin unveils GPS 3000 to ease ADS-B Out headaches |
| January 15, 2019 | JFS completes first Embraer C-check in Riga |
| January 15, 2019 | Legacy 650 could make Nice routes twice as nice |
| November 30, 2018 | ExecuJet Europe welcomes four further jets |
| November 5, 2018 | Embraer develops auto throttle and synthetic vision for Legacy 650s |
| October 30, 2018 | CJC Legacy approved for far-reaching flights |
| June 12, 2018 | JFS opens in Riga and recruits Budin |
| May 31, 2018 | Air Hamburg cements spot as Legacy leader |
| February 22, 2018 | Luxaviation UK adds Legacy 650 to serve customers in Athens and London |
| February 7, 2018 | Jet Aviation receives Slovakia-based Legacy |
| December 7, 2017 | Nomad adds to Legacy roster with managed 650 |
| August 1, 2017 | Air Hamburg takes delivery first Legacy 650E |
| June 7, 2017 | LBJ of Slovakia sets sights on Malta |
| March 3, 2017 | Air Hamburg adds three jets and hopes L500 venture pays dividends |
| November 3, 2016 | Air Hamburg receives 'no brainer' eighth Legacy |
| September 15, 2016 | Two further aircraft for Bookajet as it overhauls company branding |
| June 24, 2016 | Reliability and consistency key as Air Hamburg signs for additional L650 |
| April 4, 2016 | Pair of Legacys add to LEA's transatlantic capability |
| March 14, 2016 | Me & my aircraft-Embraer Legacy: From clean-sheet to a seasoned campaigner, the Legacy makes its mark |
| March 9, 2016 | Pioneering ASL introduces managed Legacy 650 hot on the heels of 450 |
| November 26, 2015 | EAG adds first charter Legacy 650 for Middle East |
| November 12, 2015 | ExecuJet renews Rolls Royce engine agreement and wins Bombardier maintenance award for fifth year |
| November 9, 2015 | Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives |
| June 9, 2015 | Air Hamburg hits half a dozen with fifth Legacy signing |
| February 12, 2015 | Multiple aircraft are the key for Air Hamburg |
| November 6, 2014 | Titan heralds a decade in business in UAE with three more managed jets |
| August 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft – Super midsize jets: Surprising resilience from super mids as manufacturers continue to innovate |
| June 9, 2014 | Hamburg hosts third Legacy amid pleasing demand |
| April 3, 2014 | Legacy 650 debuts on Isle of Man register for LEA |
| March 6, 2014 | GainJet expects prime performance from refurbished Legacy |
| February 6, 2014 | Busy Legacy 600s vindicate Air Hamburg's expansion decision as it adds more crews |
| June 11, 2013 | Air Hamburg books first enhanced Legacy 600 |
| May 13, 2013 | Expanding LEA adds first Falcon to ensure fleet suits all requirements |
| April 17, 2013 | Hewson steps up to promote Middle East fleet |
| February 11, 2013 | Air Charter Scotland plans worldwide capability |
| February 11, 2013 | Latest managed Legacy boosts expanding Empire |
| November 13, 2012 | Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena |
| June 11, 2012 | FAL takes on first Saudi Legacy 650 |
| May 9, 2012 | Skyline puts world's first EMS Legacy 600 to work |
| February 10, 2012 | Lord Sugar bases Legacy at Luton |
| October 3, 2011 | Turkish air ambulance selects Legacy |
| September 1, 2011 | Grossmann selected again for Dalai Lama’s tour |
| March 9, 2011 | Nomad pleased with impact of Legacy 600 |
| February 9, 2011 | Arab Wings manages first Legacy 650 for Middle Eastern client |
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