Aircraft Praetor 500

The Praetor 500 is a mid-size Embraer jet with a record-breaking range of 6,186 km for its class: Moscow–Delhi or Almaty–Paris nonstop. It seats nine to ten passengers, has a cruising speed of 863 km/h, features Honeywell HTF7500E engines, and features full fly-by-wire controls with active turbulence reduction—technologies unmatched in its class. Produced since 2019, it offers a flight attendant and hot meals. Baggage access is not available in-flight; it is loaded on the ground. Typical routes include Moscow–Delhi, Almaty–Maldives, and Tashkent–Munich. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Praetor 500 benchmarks: average used price is $13 million; new price is $20 million. Maintenance at 300-400 flight hours per year is approximately $2.30 million/year, with $5,758 flight hours per hour. The final price depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Submit a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The Brazilian Embraer is the world's third-largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft, after the Airbus and Boeing. Its business line includes the very light Phenom 100EX, the light Phenom 300E—the world's best-selling light jet for 12 consecutive years—and the super-midsize Praetor 500/600 with a range of up to 7,440 km. Its signature style includes interiors designed by BMW and fully digital fly-by-wire controls on the Praetor.

The Phenom 300 fleet has surpassed 700 aircraft with a dispatchability rate exceeding 99.8%, while the % boasts PW535E engines averaging 5,000 hours before overhaul. The Praetor inherits the airframe of the proven Legacy 450/500 series. The Embraer service network in Europe and the Middle East (Paris, Lisbon, and Dubai) fully covers the needs of operators in the CIS region; major maintenance operations do not require flights to the US.

The Phenom 300 is a benchmark for liquidity: a five-year-old 300E sells for $9–10.5 million, compared to $12.5 million for new, and its 30–60-day exposure is among the shortest on the market. Due to a shortage of new slots, the Praetor 600 sells at a minimal discount. Early Phenom 100s ($2.3–3 million) are a popular first jet, with demand stable even during weak quarters.

Two leaders in the super-midsize class. The Praetor 600 has a longer range—7,441 km versus 6,297 km for the Challenger—and is equipped with full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction. The Challenger 3500 boasts the widest cabin in its class (2.19 m versus 2.08 m) and a significantly larger fleet than its 300/350 predecessors, indicating a well-developed service infrastructure. List prices are similar: $21–27 million.

Middle class covers 4-6 hour flights: Moscow-Dubai, Almaty-Frankfurt, Astana-Beijing. The 3,900-6,200 km range allows nonstop flights from Central Asia to Europe, India, and China. The cabin allows for full standing (1.73-1.83 m), working at a desk, and a full workday—the class is chosen for its balance of range, comfort, and price.

Layouts: 8-9 seats; the Citation, Latitude, and Praetor 500 seats up to nine passengers with two pilots. Range: Citation XLS+ and PC-24 – approximately 3,900 km, Hawker 800XP/900XP – 4,600-4,900 km, Latitude – 5,280 km, Praetor 500 – a record for its class of 6,200 km. Cruising speed: 780-850 km/h. Luggage compartments of 1.3-2.3 m³ can accommodate the entire group, including skis.

Medium class adds a standing cabin to the Light class, an extra 1,000–2,000 km of range, and a full galley/buffet—but at an extra $1,500–2,500 rubles per hour. Super Medium class goes further: 6,300–7,400 km, a flat floor, and sleeping berths—and an extra $1,000–2,000 rubles per hour. Medium class is justified on 4-6 hour routes for groups of up to nine; transatlantic and large groups require Super Medium.

Eleven models: the latest Cessna Citation Ascend, Latitude (flat floor, 1.83 m cabin) and Sovereign+, the proven XLS+ Gen 2 — the most popular medium jet in the world, the long-range Embraer Praetor 500 (6,200 km), the off-road Pilatus PC-24 with ground clearance, the classic Hawker 750/800XP/900XP with the widest cabin of its generation, the high-speed Learjet 60XR and the compact Gulfstream G150.

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.