Jackie Chan Private Plane: Actor Named Brand Ambassador For Embraer (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Earlier this month, Jackie Chan was named brand ambassador for Embraer jets. So what does that entail exactly?

The actor and martial arts star popped down to Brazil to toast the airplanes and get one of his own. The star was "gifted" the $30 million Legacy 650 airplane by the company, the Daily Mail reports, even a release by the company says the star purchased the plane.

The reason for Chan's new ambassadorship? To break into the Chinese market, Ernest Edwards, president of Embraer's Executive Jets unit said. Chan will help the company in overseas markets, particularly China.

Of the company, Chan said, "I am honored to join the Embraer Legacy 650 family of users... I believe that Embraer is poised to become a major player in the Chinese executive jet market and thrilled to fulfill my role as brand ambassador for this great Company." Chan reportedly does not know how to fly a plane on his own--but he might get good practice with his new 14-seater.

Chan joins another celeb in ambassadorship for an airplane maker. John Travolta added a Bombardier Challenger 601 jet to his ever-growing fleet and was named ambassador to the brand in September.

Check out Chan's new swanky jet landing at the Singapore air show, as well as photos of the ceremony in Brazil, below.

Comments

[acbergh]

01:42 AM on 02/14/2012

There was a Catholic priest in my home town in El Salvador who was an incredible friend to old people and young, he really physically resemble Jackie. When he came into our uneven soccer field wearing the town colors, the people in unison chanted "Jackie Chang, Jackie Chang..." he was loved and respected. Two years ago he died, very young and greatly loved. May God have in his reign our own Jackie Chang and also protect the world Jackie Chang. My town name is San Pedro Masahuat.

[suesbrother]

09:23 PM on 02/13/2012

Do not get in that plane Jackie! It's made in China!

[Amalek]

04:31 AM on 02/14/2012

Chinese planes are unsafe?  Give me a link to a crash.

[Francois Bergeron]

04:39 AM on 02/14/2012

you asked for it. Sorry.
Look at number 2.
http://www.travelvivi.com/top-10-most-dangerous-airlines/

[peeowedaboutit2]

09:08 PM on 02/13/2012

....... hooo ......raw ..... Jackie ...... Chan!

Love the V8 commercials! =D

[William Capen]

07:50 PM on 02/13/2012

I wish they had put pics of the inside on here!

[peeowedaboutit2]

09:14 PM on 02/13/2012

Here you go; =D

http://www.google.com/search?q=Embraer+Legacy+650+interior+photos&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=GsM5T9-WL5T-2QX3r_CqCg&sqi=2&ved=0CCEQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=639

[oucwboy]

07:49 PM on 02/13/2012

OK, I just wanted to see what it looked like on the inside!!!!!!

[jdymby]

07:49 PM on 02/13/2012

I wonder if he feels guilty being successful?

[Janet Eason]

07:13 PM on 02/13/2012

I guess he is too good to be around us little people.

[watchman peggy]

07:09 PM on 02/13/2012

Well done Jackie! May your ride in the sky be safe, fun and fabulous. When in Georgia, stop by and pick me up for a joy ride. Congratulations!

[niceguy71653]

06:57 PM on 02/13/2012

I can speak Chinese. Can I have a plane too?

[oucwboy]

07:50 PM on 02/13/2012

maybe, if you got a job that paid like his does so you could afford to buy it!

[niceguy71653]

08:35 PM on 02/13/2012

Read the article before you hit reply. His was "gifted" to him.

[Amalek]

04:32 AM on 02/14/2012

给我飞机

[AZHusker]

06:44 PM on 02/13/2012

After all the crazy, death-defying stunts this guy has done throughout his career he deserves it.

Love his movies and wish him nothing but the best.

[Popopnano]

06:23 PM on 02/13/2012

Ironic, a man who publicly stated that the Chinese people should not have too much freedom and should be controlled is able to buy a Jet and do what ever he wants.

[beachluuvr]

06:27 PM on 02/13/2012

He has to say that because he doesn't want to anger the chinese government. He has a lot of family in China.

[acbergh]

06:22 PM on 02/13/2012

I love jackie Chan, his movies are fluff but he is so endearing and funny. I am glad for his good fortune!

[beachluuvr]

06:31 PM on 02/13/2012

I agree. I remember how he was thought to be the next Bruce Lee in the 70's. He may not be Bruce Lee, but he is very likeable and has done a great deal to promote martial arts in mainstream america.

[joquintana]

06:55 PM on 02/13/2012

Jackie Chan is far bigger than Bruce Lee! Bruce Lee didn't make that much money in his short career.

[nondrinker]

06:10 PM on 02/13/2012

It goes to show you that entertainers are all nuts, one of these days he wont have any money and will be too old to act., no one thinks of the future anymore but we all should..

[beachluuvr]

06:33 PM on 02/13/2012

He didn't buy the plane. You probably didn't even read the article. It was a gift from the company because he is their new spokesperson.

[Jt John]

09:05 PM on 02/13/2012

Maybe you should re-read the article. It says it was "gifted," but he purchased it.

[Gringostan]

05:24 PM on 02/13/2012

Beautiful plane; don't like the paint job - yes I'm jealous.

[wickedlilxtalena]

04:29 PM on 02/13/2012

So all this after the v8 commercials you've been doing? Nice.

[mclown69]

04:41 PM on 02/13/2012

Breakfast veggie style 30,000 feet up in the sky!

[gerentrans]

06:25 PM on 02/13/2012

Whats in that veggie ?