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Embraer Executive Jets Focuses on the Production of Business Jets

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Embraer Executive JetsEmbraer is a Brazilian aerospace company that produces commercial, military, and executive aircraft. Its private jet division, Embraer Executive Jets, focuses exclusively on the production of business jets for the private and corporate aviation market. Embraer Executive Jets offers a range of private jet models to suit the needs of various customers. These include the entry-level Phenom 100, the light Phenom 300, the midsize Praetor 500 and 600, and the large Legacy 650E. The Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are popular choices for first-time private jet buyers or those looking for a cost-effective option. The Praetor 500 and 600 offer a balance between size, range, and speed, making them ideal for longer flights or those requiring more space. The Legacy 650E is Embraer’s largest and most luxurious private jet, capable of seating up to 14 passengers and traveling up to 3,900 nautical miles. In addition to offering a range of private jet models, Embraer Executive Jets provides a suite of services to support its customers. These include aircraft management, maintenance, and pilot training. Embraer’s customer support team is available 24/7 to assist with any issues that may arise.  

Phenom 300The Embraer Phenom 300 Executive Jets

The Embraer Phenom 300 is a popular light business jet produced by Embraer Executive Jets. The Phenom 300 is known for its modern design, advanced technology, and excellent performance. It can accommodate up to nine passengers and two pilots and has a range of up to 2,010 nautical miles, making it ideal for both short and medium-haul flights. It features a spacious cabin with large windows, ergonomic seating, and a variety of amenities designed to enhance passenger comfort, such as a lavatory, an entertainment system, and a refreshment center. This aircraft also has ample storage space, with a large baggage compartment accessible during flight. One of the most notable features of the Phenom 300 is its advanced avionics suite, which includes a full glass cockpit with synthetic vision technology, auto-throttle, and advanced warning systems that enhance safety and situational awareness. The aircraft is also equipped with a sophisticated flight management system and digital weather radar. The Phenom 300 is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines, which provide excellent fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. This executive jet also has a high-speed cruise of 453 knots, making it one of the fastest light business jets in its class.  All this makes the Embraer Phenom 300 is a popular choice among private jet buyers who value performance, comfort, and advanced technology. It is widely considered to be one of the best light business jets on the market today.

The Embraer Phenom 300E 

Phenom 300The Embraer Phenom 300E is the upgraded version of the popular Phenom 300 light business jet produced by Embraer Executive Jets. The 300E model features several advancements and improvements over its predecessor, including: Enhanced Avionics Suite – The Phenom 300E is equipped with an advanced Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. The system features a touch-screen cockpit display and an intuitive graphical user interface, which simplifies the pilot’s workload and improves situational awareness. Upgraded Cabin – The cabin of the Phenom 300E has been redesigned to offer greater comfort and flexibility. The aircraft features new seats with improved cushioning, adjustable headrests, and retractable armrests. The cabin also has an advanced air management system that reduces noise and vibration, and a high-speed Wi-Fi system that enables passengers to stay connected while in flight. Increased Range – The Phenom 300E has a maximum range of 2,010 nautical miles, which is the same as its predecessor. However, the aircraft’s fuel efficiency has been improved, allowing it to travel further with the same amount of fuel. Upgraded Engines – The Phenom 300E is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 engines, which provide improved performance and fuel efficiency. The engines also meet the latest noise and emissions standards, making the aircraft more environmentally friendly. Improved Maintenance Program – Embraer has introduced an advanced maintenance program for the Phenom 300E, which includes predictive maintenance technology that enables operators to anticipate maintenance needs and minimize downtime. The program also features an online portal that allows operators to monitor the aircraft’s maintenance status and schedule service appointments.

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a significant improvement over its predecessor, with advanced avionics, enhanced cabin comfort, improved range and performance, and an advanced maintenance program. These upgrades make the Phenom 300E one of the most advanced and capable light business jets on the market today. Overall, the Embraer private jet division is known for its quality craftsmanship, innovative technology, and exceptional customer service. Next week we will publish our 2nd Quarter 2023 Events Calendar that many fly to in a private jet. Until then, Be Social, Fly Private!

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Light Jets and Lear, are they all a thing of the past?

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Learjet 31a      Photo: Tomás Del Coro

Light Jets and Lear, are they all a thing of the past? Maybe. We will take a look this week at three light jet options for the private jet charter flyer. We can’t begin to discuss this category without talking about Learjet first. For many of us, our first introduction into the world of private jet charter flights were on a Lear. They were one of the first companies to manufacture a private luxury aircraft. They were fast and sleek in design and the Learjet 23 burst onto the private travel scene in the early 60s. After numerous changes in ownership, Learjet has been a subsidiary of Bombardier Aerospace since the early 90s. They gave it their best shot with the Learjet 60 and the 45, but announced in February of 2021 that they would end production of the newest Learjet 75 and the rest of the lineup. In my opinion it is the result of a trend towards moving to larger craft with better range, more seating, ample luggage storage, and increased fuel capacities. Bombardier sited their intention back in 2021 to focus on its larger Challenger and Global Jets. These larger aircraft better meet the growing expectations of the wealthier private jet traveler. For now Bombardier remains committed to fully support the Learjet fleet well into the future, but we are already hearing some complaints from the fleet of about 2000 Lear’s still in service regarding delays in performing necessary annual inspections and other required services. Let’s take a look at a remaining Learjet in the light Jet category and hope it will continue to be a viable option for the private jet flyers needing a short, economical flight to meet their needs.

 

Learjet 31a – Light Jets

This is the extended range version of the original Learjet 31. It’s a late 90s era, seven passenger light jet. As with most Lears it is very fast, and can cruise at 845km/h or 456 kts. It has a flight altitude in between 45,000 and 47,000 ft. The 31a has two rear-mounted turbofan engines produced by Honeywell. The TFE73131-2s are fitted with a digital electronic engine control system, an engine synchronizer and a Dee Howard thrust reverser. The aircraft has conventional and manual controls, and include Honeywell digital avionics with the five-tube electrical flight instrumentation system. The jet can be flown fully by hand or by using the KFC 3100 flight control system, a dual digital three-axis autopilot. The typical layout includes room for both crew members and four passengers. The cabin is fitted with a club-style divan and four Erda Adjustable seats with folding tables. Cabin width is about 4.9 feet and the height is roughly 4.26′ which is very typical of the sleek fuselage design of the Lear.  It has a maximum range of 1,455 nm. The normal baggage capacity is 1.13 cubic meters and an external baggage locker might be included that increases total capacity to 1.47 cubic meters. You can typically find a Lear 31a at an Hourly rate around $2,900* USD per hour. Its a great small jet for a quick hop or an added leg to a bigger mission.

 

Cessna CJ4

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By ZLEA – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Cessna CJ4 is a beautiful light jet. The first CJ4 was delivered in 2010 after a rigorous flight-test of 1,000 sorties and more than 1,600 hours in the air since its first flight in 2008. It has a 17,110 lb max take-off weight and is a big light jet with typical passenger seating for 7. It looks good because it has the slick wing geometry from the Citation Sovereign and the big Citation Mustang passenger doors. It has the powerful Williams FJ44-4A engines helping it cruise along at a fast 454 kts.  Flying at 43,000 feet is a quick launch from takeoff and the overall range is 1,667 nautical miles. In the cockpit both pilots enjoy increased legroom in a great ergonomic layout. The avionics are the four-display Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 with the latest safety enhancements, including electronic charts, graphical weather uplink, terrain avoidance and anti collision systems. In the cabin, passenger can enjoy the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin-management system, switch panels at each seat position, and power outlets for laptops or cell chargers. There is much more legroom for the passengers than you find in the shorter fuselage CJ3s. The floor in the CJ4 is lowered to provide a wider cabin and better viewing out of the windows. And finally in a light jet, the aft lavatory features a left-handed belted potty with a small vanity. The cabin width is 5 ft as is the height. You will find the average charter rates at about $3,100* USD per hour.

 

Phenom 300e 

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By Matti Blume – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

The first time I had a chance to tour and see this beautiful light jet offering from Embraer executive Jets was at the EAA AirVenture back in 2019. It is pretty much the best-selling light jet in the world and deservingly so. This jet is FAST, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.80 with a ridiculously quiet cabin space. It has a notable safety feature found only in this business aircraft: the runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS), which provides a warning if the runway approach is too steep or too fast. The jet is a twin-engine cantilever monoplane with low-positioned, swept wings. It has two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E turbofan engines. The NBAA 4 PAX IFR Range is 1,971 NM with a flight altitude of 45,000 ft. The maximum cruise speed is 453 kts with a max take off weight of 18,387 lbs. The enclosed cabin has room for 9 passengers and a two-pilot crew. The aircraft is installed with advanced Prodigy Touch flight deck based on the Garmin 3000 avionics suite. The flight deck features three 14.1″ interchangeable displays with soft keys. The cabin is typically found in the six passenger standard configuration with seating that has an extendable comfy headrest along with bolsters, retractable armrest, broad seatbacks, and extendable leg rests. The cabin is also installed with HD by Lufthansa Technik, a state-of-the-art cabin control system which supports the integration of portable devices and enables wireless audio and video streaming. The cabin width is 5′ 1″ and the height is 4′ 11″. To charter the fast Phenom 300e you will pay about $3,350* USD per hour.

Referencing the light jet private travel category – “With each passing decade the needs changed, Mark Masluch, Bombardier’s director of communications, told the Robb Report  in an April 21st, 2022  article. “First it was city-to-city, then it became coast-to-coast, then trans-Atlantic, then trans-Pacific. People used to enter the market with a light jet and work their way up, but now, with the range needs and the amount of wealth creation, they go right to a mid-size or even a $60 million global jet.” Light jets are far less profitable than their bigger siblings in the mid to heavy jet categories putting additional pressure on the production of future light jets. Next week we look at three reasons in the mid-sized jet category making our customers say “go big or stay home. “

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*These are base hourly rates per craft type with no ferry times, FET taxes, taxi time, or fuel surcharges. Typical final hourly rates will be higher based on category and timing.

 

 

 

 

 

You Have Grown Tired of Commercial Flights

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One of the Most Popular Entry Level Business Jets – Phenom 300E

You have finally decided it makes sense to consider buying a business jet. It would take several blog posts to cover all the options in front of you if this the path you and your company are on, but lets take a look at where to begin. For the sake of keeping things simple, lets assume you are very successful as is your business and you have grown tired of commercial flights and all their shortcomings. You went from flying main cabin economy or premium economy (ooh extra legroom) to Business and First Class in your overnight success story. Then the recent pandemic tore threw the industry causing early commercial aviation retirements and all types of inconveniences you are not happy with nor will you accept. At American Airlines they had 39,000 pandemic related early retirements many of whom were pilots, and that’s just at American Airlines. There is a huge shortage of pilots in the world with the demand nearing 40,000 to 50,000 needed during this decade alone. That’s why I outlined the long path to the left seat in our last blog post, so you can see the many challenges ahead of you. Commercial flying isn’t going to get better anytime soon and you know it. That’s why you looked at your business or businesses, net worth, and got the idea to buy a jet to complete your future business trips. Maybe by now you have charted a private jet for one of these and loved it. No TSA lines to get on, delayed flights, or cancellations that make no sense. A beautiful drive to the FBO and tarmac, quick exchange to the airplane interior, and that fresh chilled cloth to wipe away the days stress. But is this Phenom 300E even in your budget if you decide to purchase? How do you buy it, via a fractional?

Fractional jet purchases are where you pay for a portion of the plane with other like minded jet owners. You don’t need a plane all the time, so sharing with other owners makes sense. Your cost for this is less, but somewhat restrictive. You still might have to deal with delays due to mechanical issues like you would with owning the entire plane or have to deal with blackout dates. Buying a jet non-fractional, has many options to consider too. Size of plane to meet your needs, how it will be flown, where it will be hangered, crewing the plane, etcetera. You most likely will turn to a management firm for this and they will also talk to you about possibly chartering out the plane for the times you wont need it. I can go into great detail on this subject but its more suited towards a future post.

The point is that it makes more sense to charter for a while first. Many people like you come to this realization and typically turn to either a broker or maybe a paid service. There are many paid services today for private jet travel. Some are very slick and effortless which usually matches their respective membership fees and/or jet card programs. The more you pay, the better they typically will be at least in reliability or fleet access. This wont save you money, it will save you time, hopefully, as the real hourly cost to fly will be considerably higher than if you had just called a charter operator and booked the flight(s) yourself. You are still way better off going this route first prior to making that jet purchase. It will ensure you know exactly what you need and what makes sense. Done correctly, your future jet purchase can then be quite a good investment, especially if you take the time to charter first and explore your options. The new private jet owners we have helped navigate from private jet charter to ownership, find themselves in great positive equity positions with their newest acquisition, and are already looking for their next plane purchase. But it still makes sense to start the journey via charter with a reputable service that can guide you along the way. Like I already mentioned these companies have all kinds of private jet programs, Apple and Android apps, some even have their own planes to choose from. They are all pretty good at what they do. The better they are, the more they charge. For most of us, its not about price anyway, its about service and maybe nice perks or upgrades. You have to start somewhere because commercial flying is not worth your time…period. Even if you are currently flying on private jets with a membership or via a broker, its time to really look at the industry, how and why it operates, and are you getting what you pay for.  What are your true hourly costs per aircraft category? Will changes in the economy with inflation, a recession, be the time to rethink your business and even your leisure travel? Finally, how comfortable are you with your current broker or paid service, and more importantly, how safe are you flying?

Just a week prior to the writing this post we lost the founder and CEO of RSG Group and Gold’s Gym, Rainer Schaller. All we know is that he was in a private plane (Piaggio P180 Avanti) with 5 other people in Costa Rica. We don’t know the details of the crash, but as a company we make it our business to be sure we have an immediate handle on what might have happened. It will take years to discover any possible issues with the specific plane, but its data our clients expect us to be on top of. Large corporations will not fly executives in specific manufactures planes after hearing there was an incident in one. Many times it has nothing to do with the quality or safety of the jet, but it wont matter as perception often trumps reality. In the meantime, we will end our post here and send our heartfelt sorrow to the families and friends of those aboard that flight. Next week we will delve further into the Private Jet charter Industry and discuss specifically the inefficiencies they work with.

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