Embraer marks a new milestone in business aviation
Embraer Executive Jets recently celebrated a milestone in the history of business aviation: the 2,000th delivery of a private jet. A milestone that goes far beyond the numerical data and confirms the ability of the Brazilian manufacturer to interpret the needs of an increasingly sophisticated market, in which technological excellence must be combined with a personalized and uncompromising flight experience.
The record-breaking aircraft is a Praetor 500, delivered at Embraer's Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida. This super-midsize jet represents the synthesis of the brand's approach: intercontinental autonomy, state-of-the-art cockpit and a cabin that combines contemporary design and comfort typical of higher-category jets.
The Praetor 500 is the most revolutionary and technologically advanced business jet in its class, with industry-leading range, speed and performance. It is the fastest and farthest flying midsize jet, capable of making direct flights from one destination to another in North America, such as Miami to Seattle or Los Angeles to New York with an impressive intercontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles (6,186 km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.
Since the birth of the executive division, Embraer has been able to evolve from a new player to a global player. The current range (ranging from the lightweight Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E, best-sellers in their category, to the super-midsize Praetor 500 and Praetor 600) is the result of a clear strategy: combining operational efficiency, cutting-edge engineering solutions and a design that reflects the most demanding taste of those who choose a private jet.
There is growing interest in the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 offering technologies typically found in large jets, such as full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction, while offering performance on short runways comparable to that of smaller aircraft. Thanks to the range, both aircraft offer passengers access to more destinations around the world.
Embraer's executive aviation business has accumulated a compound average growth rate of 14% since 2002, the year the first executive jet model was delivered. In 2024 alone, almost one in three small and medium-sized jets delivered was an Embraer Phenom or Praetor.
The pace of deliveries achieved in just over twenty years tells of constant growth, supported by a network of global support centers and an after-sales service that is a crucial element for high-net-worth customers. The milestone of 2,000 units is not only a confirmation of commercial success, but a strong signal to users who consider the private jet no longer just a means, but a luxury mobility platform capable of combining time, privacy and performance. And Embraer offers business jets that compete at the highest level in the world and represent an investment that combines asset value, innovation and an unrivaled travel style.
By the editorial staff, Avion Luxury Magazine
Text source and photos: Embraer Press Office
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