What Embraer Lineage 1000
Certification USA FAA certification granted on January 7th, 2009
Specs Three crew, 19 passengers, maximum speed: Mach 0.82, range: 8,344 km, price: 42 million USD
Why The Lineage 1000 is the largest private jet except for the Boeing Business Jet and Airbus Corporate Jet, yet it has the most attractive pricing and delivery times.
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The principal export from Brazil is not what you probably think. No its not soybeans, oranges or coffee. It’s actually Embraer aeroplanes and the company’s latest and largest private jet, the Lineage 1000, is the epitome of luxury air travel. From its retractable staircase with illuminated steps, to the lavish interior, which has been divided into up to five sections including an optional bedroom, it is clear that this plane is aimed at those unwilling to compromise.
The two key criteria for potential buyers in this top category of the business jet market are range and price. The Lineage 1000 does well on both thanks to its extended range and its attractive price tag (42 million USD). With its large fuselage cross-section, the Embraer jet has plenty of room for 19 passengers in addition to the three crew. Of course to compete with Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ, the interior of the aircraft must be describable in superlatives, and Embraer doesn’t disappoint. The main section sports an entertainment area with a variety of audio and visual components, including DVD players and flat screen televisions, extensive seating areas and benches. There’s also a VIP section replete with all the bells and whistles. Going further forward you’ll find an office space, which if truth be told, is something that we’ve come to expect, however it is the fully kitted out bedroom and bathroom at the rear, which truly caught our eye. Embraer have excelled in this particular domain going so far as to place optional heated flooring for when you step out of the shower. A nice touch, indeed.
Throughout the jet, there’s a high level of customisation available to prospective clients, the various motifs in the accompanying pictures are but an example of what’s possible. You can even spec a bespoke marble interior. If you’re looking for best then this plane should fit your bill.
Impressed? It’s not over. Embraer are reportedly developing an internal Wi-Fi system and intra-cabin voice communication systems. This is total airborne connectivity and frankly, it’s amazing. A touch screen control panel allowing control of all the audio and visual aspects of the set up tops all this off. It’s truly impressive.
In every aspect the Lineage 1000 is a serious alternative to the big players, and the company urges its clients to admire the engineering under the cowling. With its range of around 8,500 km and a top speed of 0.82mach this jet is a fast, long-range aeroplane. State-of-the-art avionics mean that the Lineage 1000 is also incredibly safe.
The Lineage 1000 is the perfect option for a jet-setting businessman and his entourage. Embraer have a track record in producing outstanding corporate jets, but this one is perhaps the finest they’ve ever made.
