NEW Embraer Phenom 300

by Geoff
(Sydney)

The Embraer Phenom 300 is developed by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.

It is a light jet airplane which can carry 8 or 9 occupants with a single pilot.

Flying range of 1,971 nautical miles or 3334 kms at a cruising speed of 453 knots or 839 km/h.

Its price is estimated at US$8.14 million in 2010 economic conditions, with a production date of 2009.

At 45,000 feet, the Phenom 300 is pressurized to a cabin altitude of 6,000 feet. The jet features single-point refueling and an externally serviced lavatory.

It received FAA Type Certification on 14 December 2009.

Embraer's first customer to receive the Phenom 300 was Executive Flight Services, a wholly owned aircraft management subsidiary of Executive AirShare from Kansas city.