Embraer Executive Jets appointed JF Service as its new authorized service center for Legacy 450s and 500s in Russia. The Moscow-based company will support operators of Embraer midsize jets with local and EASA registrations.

This partnership follows the growth of Embraer’s business jet fleet in the region. Presently, more than 220 Embraer business jets are based in Europe and Africa, and Embraer recently delivered its first Legacy 500 to a Russian customer.

The company also reported that Embraer Executive Jet Services at Paris Le Bourget is now approved by the FAA as a Part 145 repair station. With this designation, Embraer business jets registered in the U.S. will be able to be serviced at this facility, which can provide routine inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the company’s entire business jet portfolio. Embraer's Le Bourget facility holds 15 certifications from aviation authorities around the world.

More than 1,100 Embraer business jets are currently in operation with 700 customers in more than 70 countries. This fleet is supported by Embraer Executive Jets’ global customer support and services network of more than 70 owned and authorized service centers.