Embraer Executive Jets is celebrating after having delivered its 1,000^th jet in a little more than a decade of operation.

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer set the milestone when US-based Flexjet took delivery of a midsize Legacy 500 last month. 

This landmark occurred a little more than a decade after the company committed to the business aviation market, establishing a new standard by designing products that brought game-changing features and amenities from larger business jets to the entry-level segment. 

“I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our global team. In a remarkably short period we have populated the business aviation market with the most advanced and reliable aircraft in the industry. Delivering 1,000 business jets to more than 60 countries in just over a decade reflects our strong ability to listen to our customers and respond to them with innovative solutions for different needs,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “We are especially pleased to celebrate this important achievement with our distinguished customer, Flexjet, which has honored us with their trust since we first entered business aviation.”  

The Legacy 500 is the fourth of its kind to join the Flexjet fleet and is part of a firm order for both Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 jets. 

Flexjet offers travellers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets. Its fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft — some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry — including Embraer Executive Jets’ bestselling Phenom 300.

“Embraer’s Legacy midsized aircraft are a natural progression for us since they meet a growing demand for jets with larger cabins, longer range capabilities and industry-leading operating economics,” said Michael Silvestro, Flexjet’s Chief Executive Officer. “As part of the Red Label by Flexjet fleet, the Legacy 500 and 450 will effectively deliver the speed, luxury and performance our Owners expect.”

Embraer’s first business jet, the Legacy, was launched in 2000 during the Farnborough Air Show in the UK and the first aircraft was delivered two years later. 

The company in 2005 reaffirmed its commitment to the market with the creation of a new business unit, Embraer Executive Jets, specifically for business aviation. The goal set forth was to become one of the leading manufacturer’s in business aviation by 2015, through innovative and differentiating products and services, adding value to customers and shareholders.