Phenom 300: The Most Delivered Light Business Jet for Past Six Years

Based on an industry-wide count, the Phenom 300 was once again the most delivered light business jet – a title it has held for the past six years. The Phenom 300E, the latest derivative of the Phenom 300, was most recently on display at EBACE in Geneva where it attracted a great deal of attention for its ramp presence, design and interior aesthetics. Beyond its looks, lies a solid performing aircraft that has earned its reputation for its operating economics, advanced technology and short field performance.

JUST WHAT MAKES THE PHENOM 300 SO SPECIAL?

The Phenom 300 entered into service at the end of 2009, and now there is the current Phenom 300E. In total, there are 435 in operation in 30 countries around the world.

In Asia Pacific, it is owned by operators in countries such as India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. It is used by operators and businesspeople who are time-pressed and value the ability to travel when they need and where they need. It has enabled businesspeople an efficient way to travel and be present on the ground to monitor their business ventures across multiple cities.

With a list price of $9.45 million and a range of 3,650 km, the Phenom 300E can fly non-stop from New Delhi to cities like Male, Dubai, Bangkok, Kunming or Ulaanbaatar.

The Phenom 300E and Phenom 300 offers a high level of utilisation and reliability, coupled with a low operating cost. In addition, the flexibility and short-field performance of this jet allows it to take off and land on short runways.

The cabin of the Phenom 300 is longer, taller, and wider than its competitors, thanks to the Oval Lite cabin design, which delivers ample space, abundant natural light from large windows, a private aft lavatory with windows, and amenities such as inflight entertainment, a wardrobe/refreshment centre, and satellite communications. The aircraft features a full-coverage air-stair door, which is unique to this aircraft category.

The ‘E’ in the Phenom 300E which is designated for ‘Enhanced’ is in reference to the aircraft’s entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of the industry-leading nice^® HD CMS/IFE (Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa Technik. The application of this design in the Phenom 300E renders a more spacious cabin with more customization options and ease of maintainability.

The aircraft offers unmatched comfort and personalisation in its class. The seat profile, with enhanced headrest, retractable armrest, along with the new table, side ledge, side wall, and valance designs, optimize passenger mobility in the cabin with expanded aisle clearance and increased cabin space.

The new seats in the Phenom 300E feature broader backs for greater support, extendable headrests with bolsters, and extendable leg rests for improved ergonomics. The aircraft’s seats were designed and engineered by Embraer and are being manufactured at Embraer Aero Seating Technologies, in Titusville, Florida.

The aircraft offers unmatched comfort and personalisation in its class

Commenting on the Phenom 300E’s attributes, the aircraft’s launch customer had this to say, when he received the aircraft earlier this year in March, “The Phenom 300E is an elegant and comfortable aircraft that is the best match for our travel needs throughout Africa,” said Mr. John McCormick, a South Africa businessman. “The interior architecture and design are modern and all the customization options allowed us to make the aircraft perfect for us. The Phenom 300 has served us quite well and we’re even more excited to fly the Phenom 300E home.”

The Phenom 300E features an industry-exclusive upper technology panel (upper tech panel) along the centerline of the aircraft’s ceiling, significantly improving passenger ergonomics. The innovative upper tech panel presents passengers with pertinent inflight information, while allowing for convenient interaction with cabin management controls, as well as the option of inflight entertainment with audio and video on demand via two slender swing-down seven-inch displays. The unit also offers an enhanced cabin lighting scheme, with a broad range of ambient mood selections, as well as integrates sleek, silent gaspers enhancing acoustic comfort. Bluetooth connectivity also allows passengers to view inflight information on their personal devices.

The reputation and the numbers show that this aircraft is second to none in its category, and together with Embraer’s outperforming and holistic customer support, this aircraft is truly a joy to fly.