General Aviation Air Hamburg orders four additional Legacy 650E

The agreement was signed during the 18th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva (Switzerland). Being a business charter operator, Air Hamburg seeks to expand its Embraer flagship fleet to 17 aircraft.

Deliveries are expected to take place in the second quarter of 2018 and will last until the first quarter of 2019. According to current list prices, the deal is valued at USD 103.6 million.

Currently, Air Hamburg operates 15 Embraer Legacy 600/650 and two Phenom 300 aircraft. The operator is also the world’s largest Legacy 600/650 operator.

As the global launch customer of the Legacy 650E, Air Hamburg has proven the success of the aircraft in delivering a superior customer experience,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “We are proud to support the continued growth of Air Hamburg’s flagship fleet, which reaffirms the value of our partnership and of the Legacy 650E.”

Simon Ebert, Owner of Air Hamburg, added: “Our partnership with Embraer dates back to 2013 with our first Legacy 600. With this additional order, we are eager to grow our Embraer fleet by 30% to meet market demand for these popular aircraft [...] The premium comfort of the Legacy 650E’s three cabin zones and the convenience of all the amenities, the reliability, performance and generous baggage allowance help drive the satisfaction of our customers.”

Embraer’s Legacy 600/650/650E has its proven platform with more than 25 million airborne hours. 70 aircraft have been delivered to Customers in Europe. Worldwide, Embraer Executive Jets has delivered 260 aircraft. The manufacturer offers its clients a 10-year warranty for systems and components. The 650E features a three-zones cabin design.

Air Hamburg was founded in 2006 and is headquartered and based in Hamburg, Germany. The operator has further expanded its operations in the last years, underlining its importance in the business jet charter branch. The airline operates 23 business jets, including 11 Embraer Legacy 600/650/650E, seven Cessna Citation XLS+, two 2x Embraer Phenom 300, two 2x Cessna Citation CJ2+ and one 1x Cessna Citation CJ3.