Lineage Certificated, Range Increased

Just weeks after the certification of its very light jet Phenom 100, both Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded type certificates to Embraer’s ultra-large Lineage 1000 on December 23. Interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) will follow soon, said Embraer in making the announcement. Over 20 Lineage 1000 jets have been sold around the world.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is expected soon. Priced at US$42.95 million, based on January 2006 economic conditions, in its baseline configuration for FAA certification, the Lineage 1000 jet is expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2009.
“It is with great satisfaction that we receive the certification of the ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet,” Executive Vice President, Executive Jets Luís Carlos Affonso. “This achievement further highlights our commitment to provide our customers, worldwide, with revolutionary products.”
The Lineage 1000’s maximum range, originally projected to be 4,200 nautical miles (7,778 kilometers or 4,833 miles) with eight passengers, or 4,350 nautical miles (8,056 kilometers or 5,005 miles) with four passengers, has been extended to 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 kilometers or 5,063 miles) with eight passengers, or 4,500 nautical miles (8,344 kilometers or 5,179 miles) with four passengers, both with NBAA IFR reserves.
Launched, in November 2006, the Lineage 1000 is the largest executive jet in Embraer’s portfolio. The aircraft is based on the ERJ 190 commercial jet, which was certified in August 2005, and is one of the four members of the E-Jets family, now operating in 35 countries.
These certifications confirm the Lineage 1000’s maximum takeoff weight of 120,150 pounds, or 54,500 kg, and authorize the jet to fly extended operations (ETOPS 120), demonstrating the aircraft’s capability to operate on routes that have a diversion airport up to 120 minutes from the flight path, said the company.
The approval includes the newly designed auxiliary fuel system. The system is compliant with the latest SFAR 88 safety requirements and is seamlessly integrated with the state-of-the-art Honeywell Primus Epic® avionics suite, for reduced pilot work load. The avionics suite comes with five Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) multifunction control screens, Cursor Control Device (CCD), auto-throttle, weather radar with turbulence detection, fly-by-wire, and other cutting-edge technologies.
The aircraft can be configured to accommodate up to 19 passengers in a total cabin volume of 4,085 cubic feet (115.7 cubic meters). The interior, designed in a partnership with London-based Priestman Goode, offers five distinct “privacy zones” and two lavatories. A third lavatory and a stand-up shower unit are optional.
The Lineage’s cabin is outfitted by PATS Aircraft Completions, a division of DeCrane Aerospace. Besides the optional Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), optional features include Wi-Fi technology and Internet access.
The total baggage capacity is 443 cubic feet (12.54 cubic meters). A large, pressurized aft baggage area, which is conveniently accessible during flight, is more than twice the size of baggage compartments in competitive jets, said the company.
The Lineage 1000 is powered by two General Electric CF34-10E7-B engines, delivering 18,500 pounds of thrust each. The aircraft offers a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.82, and is capable of flying at an altitude of 41,000 feet (12,497 meters). It affords such nonstops as London to New York, or anywhere in Europe and the Middle East; from Moscow to Tokyo. Quebec, or anywhere in the Middle East; from New York to Paris, Brasília, or anywhere in North America; from Jeddah to Beijing, Bangkok, or anywhere in Europe, Africa or the Middle East; from Dubai to Tokyo, Johannesburg, Rabat, or anywhere in Europe and the Middle East at a lower operating cost and in ultimate comfort, said the company.
Born for the demands of commercial aviation, the Lineage 1000 platform is based on the ERJ 190 and designed for quick turnaround, top performance, high use, and low maintenance. The aircraft’s now has more than 2 million flight hours.