Transcontinental Missions
Comfortable travel across the U.S. with reserves.
Measurement system:
FMS
2 pcs
GPS
2 pcs
MFD
2 pcs
PFD
2 pcs
AHRS
1 pcs
VHF com
2 pcs
VHF navigation
2 pcs
Autopilot
2
Flight deck
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Transponder
2 pcs
Start of Production
2014 y
End of Production
2019 y
Minimum Total Time (TT)
1 645
Minimum ask price
$14 250 000
Maximum ask price
$14 250 000
Engine hourly rate
$350
Overhaul Interval (TBO)
On-Condition
Overhaul Cost
600 000 $
Hours to mid-life
4 000 h
Mid-Life Cost
300 000 $
Approximate Purchase Price
$20,000,000
Certification
FAA / EASA
OEM verification
VERIFIED
DOC per nautical mile
$6.74 $/nm
DOC per seat (per nm)
$0.84 $/nm
Direct operating cost
$3,141
APU warranty
2000.0 h
Engine warranty (hours)
1000.0 h
Engine warranty (years)
2 years
Airframe warranty (hours)
1000.0 h
Airframe warranty (years)
3 years
Find your scenario
Comfortable travel across the U.S. with reserves.
Access to airports with shorter runways.
Ideal for 4-8 passengers needing cabin space.
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The Embraer Legacy 500 is a cutting-edge midsize business jet that blends advanced technology with premium comfort and outstanding performance. As the first jet in its class equipped with full fly-by-wire controls, the Legacy 500 has set new standards in private aviation. With a spacious cabin, long-range capability, and impressive speed, it is the perfect choice for both business and leisure travel.
Whether you're flying across continents or hopping between key cities, the Legacy 500 delivers a world-class experience.
Next-Level Technology
The aircraft features a full fly-by-wire flight control system, ensuring smoother handling, enhanced safety, and less pilot fatigue — a rare innovation in this category.
Spacious, Stand-Up Cabin
The cabin is 1.83 m high, 2.08 m wide, and 8.18 m long, allowing passengers to move freely in a stand-up environment. It seats 8 to 12 passengers, with fully reclining seats that convert into flat beds for long-haul comfort.
Intercontinental Range
With a maximum range of 5,788 km, the Legacy 500 can fly nonstop between city pairs such as Moscow–Dubai, Paris–Abu Dhabi, or London–Nur-Sultan with ease.
Modern Cockpit with Pro Line Fusion
The advanced touchscreen avionics suite includes synthetic vision, smart weather radar, and intuitive navigation — giving pilots the tools they need for precise, confident flying.
Short Field Performance
With a takeoff distance of only 1,245 meters and landing distance of 644 meters, the Legacy 500 can operate from smaller airports and business terminals — saving you time on every leg.
Efficient and Powerful
Twin Honeywell HTF7500E engines ensure excellent fuel economy, low emissions, and powerful performance, making every flight smooth and cost-effective.
Cruising speed: 865 km/h
Max range: 5,788 km
Max altitude: 13,716 m
Takeoff distance: 1,245 m
Landing distance: 644 m
Passenger capacity: 8–12
Cabin length: 8.18 m
Cabin width: 2.08 m
Cabin height: 1.83 m
Baggage volume: approx. 4.38 m³
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“We chartered the Legacy 500 for a business trip to London — spacious, quiet, fast. Everything was perfectly arranged by JETVIP.”
— Sergey P., Executive Director
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“It’s sleek, modern, and incredibly comfortable. The crew, the aircraft, the ride — all flawless. JETVIP exceeded expectations.”
— Anna M., Private Client
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“We use the Legacy 500 for corporate travel regularly. It’s more economical than many jets in its class, and the comfort is outstanding.”
— Igor K., Logistics Director
The Embraer Legacy 500 offers the perfect blend of speed, technology, and comfort. Whether you’re flying for work or pleasure, JETVIP will arrange your private jet charter with precision and care — with takeoff available within just hours.
📞 Contact us today and experience a better way to fly with Legacy 500.
Transcontinental U.S. missions with comfortable reserves (e.g., Northeast–West Coast, city pairs with headwind planning)
Access to airports with shorter runways or performance constraints compared with larger-cabin aircraft
4–8 passenger travel where stand-up cabin height and baggage volume matter
The Embraer Legacy 500 (later evolved into the Praetor 500) is positioned as a super-midsize jet that blends a stand-up cabin with modern flight controls and strong short-field performance. It is typically chosen for North America transcontinental missions, mixed airport environments (including shorter runways), and operators who value a newer-generation cockpit and cabin systems over maximum range at this size.
In typical business configurations, the Legacy 500 fits missions that combine speed, runway flexibility, and a cabin sized to keep passengers comfortable on longer legs. It is most effective when the trip profile includes a mix of major hubs and secondary airports, and when the operator wants modern systems without moving into larger-cabin operating footprints.
The cabin is designed around a flat floor and stand-up height, with a club seating core and an aft zone that often supports an additional seating grouping or divan depending on configuration. Large windows and a comparatively wide cross-section for the class contribute to an open feel. Baggage access and total volume are generally suitable for multi-day trips for a typical business load, but exact usability depends on interior layout and occupancy.
The Legacy 500 emphasizes automation and handling consistency through full fly-by-wire flight controls, paired with an integrated avionics suite and modern cabin management options. This philosophy can reduce pilot workload and improve stability in turbulence and approach phases, but it increases dependence on software versions, sensor health, and disciplined maintenance practices.
Operators typically see the aircraft as a high-speed, point-to-point tool with strong climb and good runway performance for the category. It supports efficient stage lengths from short hops through transcontinental legs, with cruise planning that can balance speed versus fuel based on trip economics and schedule sensitivity. Real-world performance is sensitive to payload, temperature, field elevation, and desired reserves.
Number of aircraft of this model at each base.

Built / int. refit
2015 / 2021
Capacity
up to 8 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2017 / -
Capacity
up to 9 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2000 / -
Capacity
up to 12 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2011 / -
Capacity
up to 12 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2012 / -
Capacity
up to 4 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2015 / 2023
Capacity
up to 8 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2017 / -
Capacity
up to 9 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2017 / -
Capacity
up to 8 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.82 m
Rental price
5 500 € / hr.6 490 $ / hr.
Estimated cost