N159NS

This airframe, registered as N159NS, is an Embraer-built EMB-545 Legacy 450 / Praetor 500 manufactured by Embraer S.A. in 2020 with serial number 55010062. The aircraft is owned by NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO, a corporation based in Atlanta, GA, US, and is registered in the US. The registry reflects standard corporate ownership and the airframe carries a typical corporate configuration and maintenance posture consistent with an active executive transport aircraft of its vintage.

The airframe's cabin is fitted as a flat-floor executive interior, described for this unit as a typical 7–11 passenger layout with a forward refreshment center, rear lavatory and a large in-flight accessible baggage hold, enabling corporate mission flexibility. Avionics are installed as a Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion suite, supporting modern flight-deck operational capability and advanced situational awareness for business and corporate operations. With a transcontinental-capable range of 2,904 nm and cruise at 426 kts, the aircraft suits point-to-point executive transport, regional shuttle missions and long-day trip profiles commonly undertaken by corporate flight departments based in Atlanta, GA. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the Honeywell HTF7500E engine program and Embraer structural/avionics support practices.

The EMB-545 Legacy 450 / Praetor 500 occupies the mid-size super-midsize business jet niche, offering a combination of transcontinental range and high cruise speed with a 45,000 ft ceiling. Competing models address similar missions from other manufacturers in the super-midsize class; demand is typically driven by corporate buyers and fractional or dedicated charter operators seeking a flat-floor cabin and modern avionics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2020 manufacture date, factory avionics fit and the Honeywell HTF7500E engine type, with corporate ownership profiles often leading to consistent maintenance records and retained operational value.