Embraer has introduced the Phenom 100EX business jet, the company’s latest evolution from the Phenom 100 series, which has served customers since 2008 with over 400 aircraft in operation.
The Phenom 100EX is the result of continuous improvements over the years based on customer feedback. The aircraft incorporates Embraer’s Design DNA, which influenced the combining of cabin controls into sleek upper tech panels, as well as the seat design, increased use of more sustainable materials and flush-to-the-wall tables that maximise workspace.
Embraer says these detailed benefits throughout the cabin speak to the company's commitment to delivering enhanced comfort, unparalleled in-flight experiences and even more productivity capabilities, while increasing the ease of maintainability.
Leading the way in avionics and safety innovation, the Phenom 100EX is the first in its class to feature a Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), which acts during one of the most critical moments of flight to build a clear picture of the anticipated landing conditions.
"We are proud to announce the Phenom 100EX – an aircraft designed to experience excellence with superior comfort and disruptive technology that enhances safety,” said Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. "This product reimagines the entry-level flight experience, offering enhanced comfort, empowering pilots, and enriching journeys to deliver more value to our customers.”
The cockpit is equally advanced with further pilot legroom provided by extended seat tracking and an open-concept cockpit for easier communication within the cabin. The aircraft also boasts enhanced pilot-centric avionics as part of the Prodigy Touch, based on the renowned Garmin 3000 system.
Other avionics improvements include FlightStream 510, automatic 3D volumetric scanning with lightning and hail prediction, stabilised approach, predictive windshear, and more.
Benefiting from the family’s reputation for high utilisation and low maintenance costs, the entry-level jet is also one of the greenest dual-engine jets on the market, culminating in a versatile aircraft built to offer the highest level of operational flexibility. The Phenom 100EX is triple-certified by ANAC, FAA and EASA and is currently sold out in 2024 with the next available date for delivery in 2025.
The aircraft is capable of flying at 41,000ft (12,497m) and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F1-E engines with 1,730 pounds of thrust each. In addition to a high-speed cruise of 406 knots and a four-occupant range of 1,178 nautical miles with NBAA IFR reserves, the Phenom 100EX jet is capable of speeds up to Mach 0.70.
