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Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer

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Embraer's top-selling light business jet worldwide.

First flight

2008

Category

Light business jet

Seating

6–8 passengers

Range

3,650 km

Engines

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E turbofans

Status

In production

The Embraer Phenom 300 is a light business jet developed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer and introduced into service in 2009. It seats up to eight passengers and is known for its spacious cabin, advanced avionics, and strong performance characteristics relative to its class. The Phenom 300 has consistently ranked as the world's best-selling light jet for multiple consecutive years, a distinction recognized by industry tracking organizations. It features the Garmin G3000 glass cockpit and can be operated by a single pilot, making it versatile for both charter and private ownership. The aircraft has undergone incremental improvements, with the Phenom 300E variant introduced around 2017 offering enhanced cabin features, increased range, and improved fuel efficiency. It competes directly with aircraft such as the Cessna Citation CJ4 and Pilatus PC-24.

Notable operators

Operated primarily by fractional ownership companies such as NetJets and Flexjet, as well as private owners and charter operators worldwide.

Notable facts

›Ranked as the world's best-selling light jet for over a decade consecutively.
›The Phenom 300E variant, introduced in 2017, offers improved range and cabin enhancements.
›Certified for single-pilot operation.
›Features a Garmin G3000 avionics suite as standard.
›Maximum operating altitude of approximately 45,000 feet.