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EMBRAER PHENOM 300
Embraer Phenom 300: The Best-Seller That Rewrote Rules
The Brazilian Assault on Light Jets
When Embraer entered the light jet market with the Phenom 100, they proved they could build entry-level aircraft. With the Phenom 300, introduced in 2009, they proved they could dominate the category.
By 2017, the Phenom 300 became the best-selling light jet in the world — a title it hasn't relinquished. Not because it was the cheapest, but because it was the most complete: speed, range, cabin, and reliability in one package.
By 2017, the Phenom 300 became the best-selling light jet in the world — a title it hasn't relinquished. Not because it was the cheapest, but because it was the most complete: speed, range, cabin, and reliability in one package.
Specifications That Created a Category
• Range: 3,650 km (1,971 nm) — New York to Los Angeles with reserves
• Speed: 851 km/h (446 knots) — faster than Citation CJ4
• Capacity: 6 – 10 passengers in the largest cabin in class
• Takeoff: 3,209 ft — shorter than competitors with less range
• Climb: 3,000 ft/min — steep-slope approach certified
The Oval Lite cabin design — stand-up headroom, 324 cu.ft volume, externally serviced lavatory — made the Phenom 300 feel like a mid-size jet in a light jet footprint.
The Evolution: 300E and 300EV
The Phenom 300E (2018) introduced Garmin G3000-based Prodigy Touch avionics, new interior design, and reduced weight. The 2020 upgrade brought PW535E1 engines (3,478 lbf), increasing range to 2,010 nm and speed to 464 knots — making it the fastest and longest-range single-pilot jet in business aviation.
The 300EV ("Evolution") continues production today with incremental improvements.
• Speed: 851 km/h (446 knots) — faster than Citation CJ4
• Capacity: 6 – 10 passengers in the largest cabin in class
• Takeoff: 3,209 ft — shorter than competitors with less range
• Climb: 3,000 ft/min — steep-slope approach certified
The Oval Lite cabin design — stand-up headroom, 324 cu.ft volume, externally serviced lavatory — made the Phenom 300 feel like a mid-size jet in a light jet footprint.
The Evolution: 300E and 300EV
The Phenom 300E (2018) introduced Garmin G3000-based Prodigy Touch avionics, new interior design, and reduced weight. The 2020 upgrade brought PW535E1 engines (3,478 lbf), increasing range to 2,010 nm and speed to 464 knots — making it the fastest and longest-range single-pilot jet in business aviation.
The 300EV ("Evolution") continues production today with incremental improvements.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Phenom 300 aircraft trade between $4.0M and $6.0M. 300E models command $6.0M – $9.0M for their performance upgrades. Operating costs: $1,300 – 1,600 per hour — remarkable for the capability.
The Verdict
The Phenom 100 proved that Brazil could build jets as well as the Americans. It brought airline reliability to the VLJ segment, and in the 100EX, it continues to evolve faster than competitors.
For the buyer seeking a Phenom 100, you're choosing the aircraft that turned "entry-level" into "executive-level." The jet that says you don't need to compromise just because you're starting your jet journey.
For the buyer seeking a Phenom 100, you're choosing the aircraft that turned "entry-level" into "executive-level." The jet that says you don't need to compromise just because you're starting your jet journey.
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