Embraer Emb-500

Twin Jet

The Embraer Phenom 100 holds the distinction of being the first very light jet certified with a full fly-by-wire flight control system, bringing airliner-level automation to the entry-level business jet market when it entered service in 2008. Developed by Embraer as the EMB-500, the Phenom 100 was designed to compete directly with the Cessna Citation Mustang and Eclipse 500, offering seating for four to six passengers in a stand-up cabin—a rarity in its weight class. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E turbofans, the aircraft cruises at 380 knots and reaches a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet, with a range of approximately 1,178 nautical miles. The Phenom 100's Prodigy flight deck, based on the Garmin G1000 avionics suite, includes synthetic vision and advanced autopilot capabilities that reduce pilot workload and training requirements. The type has proven popular with owner-pilots transitioning from piston twins and turboprops, as well as with air taxi operators seeking efficient short-haul performance. Embraer introduced the improved Phenom 100E in 2013 and the Phenom 100EV in 2017, incorporating aerodynamic refinements and upgraded avionics while maintaining the original's docile handling characteristics and single-pilot certification. SkyMeter has tracked 2 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, covering routes.