In 2023, Embraer did something unexpected: they made the Phenom 100 better than it had any right to be. The 100EX isn't an incremental update — it's a reimagining of what a Very Light Jet can offer.

Prodigy Touch avionics based on Garmin G3000 transform the cockpit into something approaching a large-cabin jet. ROAAS (Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System) builds a real-time picture of landing conditions, warning pilots before they commit to unstoppable approaches.

The Cabin Reimagined

The 100EX introduced sustainable materials, hidden tech panels, and improved seat design that makes the fifth seat (belted lavatory) actually usable. Speakerless audio creates immersive sound throughout the cabin. This isn't just an upgrade — it's a different category of experience.

The Phenom 100EX commands $4.5M+ new, with pre-owned examples yet to hit the market in volume. It competes not with other VLJs, but with light jets costing millions more. Operating costs remain controlled at approximately $1,100 – 1,300 per hour — remarkable given the technology onboard.

The Phenom 100EX is Embraer's statement that the VLJ category isn't dead — it's just been waiting for someone to take it seriously again. With airline-derived safety systems and a cabin that respects its occupants, the 100EX is the aircraft that makes you question why you'd pay more for a light jet.

For the buyer seeking a Phenom 100EX, you're not buying entry-level. You're buying the future of personal aviation, delivered today.