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EN ROUTEAt a ceremony in Melbourne, FL on October 29, 2013 that included Florida Governor Rick Scott, Embraer announced that it will expand its current facilities with the addition of a new aircraft assembly line for the Legacy 500/450 twin-engine business jets. The expansion is subject to approval by the appropriate authorities.The company’s campus at Melbourne International Airport currently includes an assembly plant and paint facility for Phenom 100/300 business jets, as well as Embraer’s worldwide customer center for executive aircraft. As previously announced, the company is also constructing an Engineering and Technology Center, currently operating from a temporary facility at the Melbourne airport, which will become part of Embraer’s Melbourne campus in 2014.Embraer President and Chief Executive Officer Frederico Fleury Curado said, “Some 50 percent of our executive jet deliveries go to theU.S. and more than 60 percent of the aircraft content comes from U.S. suppliers and industrial partners, so this is a natural step forward, to the benefit of our customers.”The Legacy 500 is the first midsize business jet incorporating a fly-by-wire control system and full six-foot, stand-up cabin with a flat floor. It has the largest cabin inits class and provides the comfort and technology found only in larger, more expensive aircraft. The Legacy 500 will enter service in the first half of 2014, followed by the Legacy 450 one year later.Construction of the new facilityEmbraer to Expand Business Jet Operations in Melbournewill commence in 2014, and the firstfacility is scheduled for 2016. T&T •Legacy 500 to be delivered from theWest Star Aviation Pursuing RVSM STC for Conquest IISTC to include Garmin G600 and S-TEC 2100 Digital AutopilotWest Star Aviation recently announced they are pursuing a Supplemental Type Certificate providing an RVSM solution for the Conquest II. The solution will include a dual- side Garmin G600 system and the S-TEC 2100 Digital Autopilot. STC certification is expected in the first quarter of 2014.The STC will specifically benefit Conquest operators with Meggitt Magic EFIS who are looking for options to replace their current system. Operators currently using the Magic system already have the S-TEC 210026 • TWIN & TURBINEautopilot installed in their aircraft. The S-TEC 2100 is also available as a retrofit for aircraft with Cessna ARC1000 or Sperry Autopilots.“It is becoming increasingly difficult to repair and replace parts for the Magic EFIS. It is an earlier generation system and has very limited interface capability,” said Jerry Autrey, Avionics Program Manager, West Star Aviation. “The STC will be a great option for Conquest II operators to upgrade their system and take advantage of an RVSM solution.”In addition to the RVSM STC, theGarmin G600 features LPV with WAAS Navigators, TAWS-B, XM Weather, charts, traffic, and safe taxi, as well as Synthetic Vision Systems (SVT). The SVT gives operators a “virtual reality” perspective view of the ground and water features, obstacles and traffic. all shown in relative proximity to their aircraft.Once the STC is complete, installation will be available at West Star’s East Alton, IL (ALN) or Grand Junction, CO (GJT) locations.For more information visitor call 800-922-2421. T&T •http://www.weststaraviation.comFEBRUARY 2014