N409FX

This airframe, registered in the United States as N409FX, is an Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 built in 2016 with serial number 55010021. The aircraft is manufactured by Embraer S.A. and is owned and operated by FLEXJET LLC, an LLC based in Cleveland, OH, US. The entry appears on U.S. registry records as a 2016-build Legacy 450 operated in a fractional and charter role by its owner-operator. Valuation records list the airframe at an estimated market value of $13,900,000, reflecting its mid-life status and typical configuration for executive charter service.

The specific Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 airframe carries a typical seven-place executive layout with accommodation for two flight crew plus 7–9 passengers depending on configuration and includes a belted lavatory option for increased flexibility. Avionics are fitted with the Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated flight deck, supporting advanced situational awareness and operator mission flexibility in charter and fractional operations. Operated from Cleveland, OH, US by FLEXJET LLC, the airframe is typically employed on regional and transcontinental executive missions within its 2,904 nm capability and high-speed cruise regime. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with Embraer and Honeywell support networks, with periodic records reflecting standard shop visits for HTF7500E engines and avionics software updates.

The EMB-545 Legacy 450 occupies the light/mid-size business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a high-speed cruise of 441 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in its class include other purpose-built light-to-mid business jets that target fractional and charter operators seeking a mix of cabin comfort and performance. Buyer and charter demand often centers on cabin flexibility — such as the 7-place executive layout and belted lavatory option — and lifecycle cost drivers like engine maintenance for the Honeywell HTF7500E powerplant. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2016 airframe are influenced by cumulative flight hours, maintenance history, and avionics standardization around Collins Pro Line Fusion.