Fortune Brands Innovations' N520FB makes brief local flight amid HQ move

Fortune Brands Innovations' Embraer Legacy 500, tail N520FB, executed a brief local flight from and to Chicago Executive Airport on May 13, reaching just 550 feet and lasting one minute. The short hop appears to be a repositioning or test flight.

The same week, Fortune Brands is completing its transition to a new global headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, according to a company announcement on fbin.com. The facility, designed to house 1,000 associates, includes amenities like a gym and daycare, and supports a hybrid schedule. The company also reported first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 7, per a BusinessWire release, with interim CEO David Barry citing “inconsistent execution” and inflationary pressures.

Recent flights show the aircraft has been shuttling between Chicago and destinations including Cleveland and Virginia, likely for executive travel. This local movement suggests the plane is being readied for the next trip as Fortune Brands focuses on operational improvements and cost management.