Embraer releases two new business jets
Brazilian aircraft maker Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, Embraer, introduced into the market this week its new medium and supermedium business jets Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. The two planes will be showcased in Orlando, US, until Wednesday (Oct. 18). The debut took place during the 2018 executive airport exhibit at the Orlando Executive Airport, promoted by the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition.
“The Praetors lead the way towards a new definition of the characteristics of medium- and supermedium-sized planes offered to the market. The launch of these jets enable us to fulfill our vision to fascinate clients and provide them with higher value and a better experience in the industry,” said Embraer CEO for Executive Jets Michael Amalfitano.
Disruptive technology
Praetor 600 will be the most advanced supermedium jet, Embraer reported. The aircraft will be able to fly from London to New York with no connections. Praetor 500, in turn, is expected to fly to Europe from the US West Coast with a single stop.
With a capacity for four engers, Praetor 600 will have an intercontinental reach of 3,900 nautical miles (7,223 km). Praetor 500 will lead the medium-size class, with a continental reach of 3,250 nautical miles (6,019).
“These will be the most technologically advanced craft to the medium and supermedium categories,” said Embraer Senior vice-President for Business Jets Luciano Froes.
“Designed to be different and deliberately disruptive [equipped with technology resetting standards and models previously established in the market], the new planes will offer customers a better experience, with an incomparable combination of performance, comfort, and technology,” Froes added.
Embraer is a leading company in the production of business jets of up to 150 seats and the main exporter of goods with high added value. The firm keeps industrial units, offices, service centers and centers for part distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
