Frequently asked questions
What is Embraer known for and which business jets does it build?
Brazil's Embraer is the world's third-largest maker of civil aircraft after Airbus and Boeing. Its business line: the very light Phenom 100EX, the light Phenom 300E — the world's best-selling light jet for 12 years running — and the super-midsize Praetor 500/600 with up to 7,440 km of range. Signature style: BMW-studio cabins and full fly-by-wire on the Praetor. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How reliable are the Phenom and Praetor and what about service?
The Phenom 300 fleet has passed 700 aircraft with dispatch reliability above 99.8% — the PW535E engines run 5,000 hours to overhaul. The Praetor inherited the airframe of the proven Legacy 450/500 line. Embraer's service network in Europe and the Middle East (Paris, Lisbon, Dubai) fully covers regional operators' needs, and heavy checks do not require a flight to the Americas. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How well does Embraer hold value on the pre-owned market?
The Phenom 300 is a liquidity benchmark: a five-year-old 300E sells for $9–10.5M against a new $12.5M, and 30–60-day exposure is among the shortest on the market. The Praetor 600, short of new slots, sells at minimal discount. Early Phenom 100 ($2.3–3M) is a popular first jet, with steady demand even in weak quarters. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does the Praetor 600 differ from the Challenger 3500?
Two super-midsize leaders. The Praetor 600 is longer-legged — 7,441 km versus 6,297 km for the Challenger — and has full fly-by-wire with active turbulence damping. The Challenger 3500 answers with the widest cabin in class (2.19 m versus 2.08 m) and a far larger fleet of 300/350 predecessors, meaning a developed service infrastructure. List prices are close: $21–27M. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What routes and tasks suit super-midsize jets?
A class for long 6–8-hour business flights: London–Dubai, Geneva–New York with one stop, transatlantic Lisbon–New York. A range of 6,300–7,400 km, a flat-floor cabin up to 1.83 m high, a full galley and sleeping layouts — a 'flying office' format without stepping up to large-jet prices. Optimal for groups of 6–10. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What range and how many passengers do super-midsize jets have?
Layouts are 8–10 seats (Challenger 3500 up to 10, Praetor 600 9–12 in a dense layout). Range: Citation Longitude 6,480 km, Challenger 3500 6,300 km, Gulfstream G280 6,670 km, Praetor 600 7,440 km. The Citation X+ stands apart — the fastest civil aircraft (M0.935), trading range for speed. Holds are 2.8–4.3 m³. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does a super-midsize jet differ from neighbouring classes?
From the midsize it is set apart by an extra 1,000–2,000 km, a wide flat-floor cabin and sleeping berths — transcontinental flights stop being an ordeal. The large class (Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS) adds a cabin width of 2.4–2.5 m, a separate rest zone and 7,400+ km, but an hour is $1,500–2,500 dearer. The choice threshold is regular flights longer than seven hours. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
Which super-midsize jets are in the fleet and how do they differ?
Six models: the Bombardier Challenger 3500 — the widest cabin in class (2.19 m) and massage seats; the Embraer Praetor 600 — a record 7,440 km and fly-by-wire; the Cessna Citation Longitude — the quietest cabin and Citation economics; the Citation X+ — the world's fastest passenger aircraft (M0.935); the Gulfstream G280 — trademark windows and brand reliability; and the Hawker 4000 — a composite veteran at a fair price. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How do you choose an aircraft to buy for your needs?
Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
New aircraft or pre-owned — which is the better buy?
A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
