Legacy 650 Operating Costs

Operating the Embraer Legacy 650 entails both fixed and variable costs that owners should meticulously evaluate. Annual fixed expenses—including crew salaries, hangar fees, hull insurance, liability insurance, and miscellaneous costs—total approximately $867,638. Variable costs, encompassing fuel, maintenance, engine reserves, and other miscellaneous expenses, amount to about $5,793.68 per flight hour. Assuming an annual utilization of 300 flight hours, the total operating cost is approximately $2,606,742 per year. By chartering the aircraft for 200 hours annually at an average rate of $6,500 per hour, owners can generate approximately $1,300,000 in revenue. This revenue can offset operating expenses, potentially reducing the owner’s net annual cost to approximately $1,306,742, or about $13,067 per hour over the remaining 100 personal flight hours. This strategy enhances the cost-effectiveness of owning a Legacy 650.