Embraer cuts first part for Legacy 500 jet

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer performed the first metal cut for the new Legacy 500 business jet on the 19^th April at their Sao Jose dos Campos facility. The prototype aircraft is due to make her maiden flight in the second half of 2011.

The first part of the aircraft manufactured by the company is the forward fuselage on which the radome, radar and glide-slope antennae are fitted and is made from an aluminum alloy. The Legacy 500 will be able to carry up to twelve passengers. www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com

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