Embraer Displays Lineage 1000, Thumbs Up Nigeria Aviation

Embraer, world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer, has displayed Lineage 1000 executive jet and the company’s representatives maintained that Nigeria’s aviation transformation agenda shows remarkable improvement in the business.


Lynton Van Asewgen, regional sales director, Africa, Embraer told journalist that apart from executive jet meticulously designed and crafted for passengers’ comfort, it is sophisticated in technology.


“It offers passengers a lot of relieve. They can work, dine, relax or sleep and even shower in total comfort.


“Lineage 1000 comes with technology for the real world. It has fly-by-wire, honeywell Epic avionics, Category II approach, RNP 0.3 AR, Runway Awareness and Advisory system, and wireless high-speed data, the Lineage 1000 is ready for the real world,” Asewgen said.


Apparently, the aircraft which has 19 passenger capacity promises unsurpassed space and luxury with five cabin zones, intercontinental capability and economic gains like low fuel consumption and operating costs.


Also speaking, Bruce Fullerton, sales director, SkyJet Aviation Seervices Limited and partner in Embraer exhibition, said the Company with strong aviation roots believes in the Nigerian aviation industry and the economy in general, hence it has in the last six years carried out exhibition in the country.


“Embraer is currently the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer and a leading force in aerospace technology and innovation. Embraer has delivered more than 5,000 executive, commercial and defense aircraft in its over 40 years experience, which are now operating in over 90 countries.  


“We are in Nigeria because we believe it has the largest market. The aviation industry is doing great and the economy as well. Since we have been coming here, we have seen a lot of government and the business class expressing interest in our executive jets. We are confident about the market,” he noted.


The Lineage 1000 was developed from the proven Embraer 170/190 family, which has accumulated more than 5 million hours flown under high utilization and harsh environments. A mature maintenance plan supports the Lineage based on MSG-3, allowing intervals as long as 500 flight hours or 6 months.


Other features in the executive jet include, worldwide database capability, vertical glide path mode, coupled LNAV/VNAV, communication management function (ACARS) with 3rd VHF modes, lightning sensor system, class 2 electronic flight bag, 2nd radio altimeter system, dual multifuntional control and display unit (MCDU), smart probes and dual HF and VHF systems.


The exhibitors confirmed it took the jet 48 minutes to arrive Lagos from Abuja as against 55 to 60 minutes used by other jets in the class.