Frequently asked questions
Legacy 650: what kind of aircraft is it and what to consider when buying?
The 650 (2016–2020) is a development of the platform: a strengthened wing and extra tanks raised range to 7,223 km versus 6,020, with AE3007A2 engines of increased thrust. The rest of the heritage stays: thirteen to fourteen seats, three cabin zones and a giant 6.8 m³ baggage hold. Direct London–Dubai or Vienna–New York with the whole delegation aboard. The cabin has a flight attendant and hot meal service. The baggage compartment is accessible in flight. On typical legs it covers routes such as Vienna–Munich · Geneva–Ibiza · Geneva–Dubai. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How much does the Legacy 650 cost: purchase and running costs?
Guide figures for the Legacy 650: average pre-owned price — $12M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $2.96M/year, or $7,398 per flight hour. The final figure depends on year, hours flown, engine-programme status and configuration. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
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 ultra-large jets?
A class for those who need a maximum cabin without long-range prices: 8–10-hour flights like London–Dubai, Paris–Delhi, Dubai–Singapore. Three cabin zones allow a meeting, a meal and sleep at once. Typical tasks — carrying delegations, family travel in large groups, and government and corporate flights with 10–14 passengers. 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 ultra-large jets have?
Capacity is 10–16 seats: the Legacy 600/650 take 13–14 passengers, the Challenger 850 up to 14–16. Range: Challenger 850 5,200 km, Legacy 600 6,000 km, Legacy 650 7,200 km, Gulfstream G450 8,060 km, the tri-jet Falcon 900LX 8,800 km. The Legacy's holds of up to 6.8 m³ are the most capacious in the segment short of long-range jets. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does a ultra-large jet differ from neighbouring classes?
To the large class it adds a third cabin zone and up to 16 seats — but a notable part of the segment (Legacy, Challenger 850) is built on regional airliners, so the aircraft are heavier and climb more slowly. The long-range class (Global, Gulfstream G550+) gives 9,600–14,800 km and fresh airframes, but costs twice as much to buy. Here you get the maximum cabin for sensible money. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
Which ultra-large jets are in the fleet and how do they differ?
Five models: the Bombardier Challenger 850 — 14–16 seats, airliner cabin width; the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 — three zones, a huge 6.8 m³ hold and the best price for capacity; the Gulfstream G450 — the fastest in the set with 8,060 km; and the Dassault Falcon 900LX — a tri-jet with 8,800 km and clearance for demanding short strips. 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.
