26 June 2007
Embraer has rolled out the latest VLJ to be introduced to the world.
The twin-engine (Pratt & Whitney PW 617F) aircraft can cruise at 380 KTAS (or Mach 0.7) at 41,000 ft. It boasts the largest interior in the VLJ class, with seating for up to six in the cabin. Range is 1,160 nm.
It also includes the “all-glass Prodigy flight deck, featuring aviation’s most intuitive, responsive, single-pilot capable interface.”
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<b>Other VLJ News:</b> Cirrus is expected to unveil its CirrusJet later this week.