Super-midsize jet
A clean-sheet super-midsize with a flat-floor cabin and fly-by-wire controls, forerunner of the Praetor 600.
The range and runway figures shown are typical manufacturer values. Fully loaded with passengers and luggage, real-world range is shorter, so Aaliya Jets advises on the right aircraft for your exact route.
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The Embraer Legacy 500 entered service in 2014 as a mid-size jet built around fly-by-wire controls and a genuine stand-up, flat-floor cabin. It set a new comfort benchmark in its class and later evolved into the Praetor 600. It suits longer trips with room to move about the cabin.
The Legacy 500 prototype first flew in November 2012 and the type entered service in 2014 as Embraer’s clean-sheet super-midsize jet. It was the first aircraft in its class to combine a flat floor, a full stand-up cabin and fly-by-wire flight controls, marking a significant technical step for the manufacturer.
Power comes from two Honeywell HTF7500E engines, and the flight deck is built around the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. The cabin stands 6 feet tall and around 6 feet 10 inches wide, with a rear enclosed lavatory and one of the largest baggage holds in the class. Just over 80 aircraft were built before production gave way to the Praetor 500 in 2020.
Typical manufacturer figures for the Embraer Legacy 500.
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Category | Super-midsize jet |
| Seats | 8 to 12 |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 |
| Range | 5,788 km / 3,125 nm |
| Cabin height | 6.0 ft |
| Baggage | 6 suitcases |
How many passengers can it carry? 8 to 12 in a typical layout.
What trips suit it best? Longer trips of five to six hours in comfort.
How much does it cost to charter per hour? As a guide, around USD 6,000 to 8,500 per hour, depending on the route, dates and operator. Aaliya Jets always quotes the real operator price, with no hidden markup.
Is there an enclosed toilet? Yes, there is a fully enclosed rear lavatory with a wash basin, reached through a pocket door.
Can you stand up in the cabin? Yes, the flat floor cabin stands a full 6 feet tall, so most passengers can move about without stooping.
What sort of range does it offer? The Legacy 500 flies up to roughly 3,100 nautical miles, comfortably covering longer regional and many intercontinental sectors.
Can it fly transatlantic? It is not a dedicated transatlantic aircraft, though shorter North Atlantic routings can be flown with the right payload and winds.
What routes does it suit best? It suits medium and longer regional trips where a tall, comfortable cabin matters, such as across Europe, the Middle East or the wider Gulf region.
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