Embraer delivers 2,000th business jet
Embraer has delivered its 2,000th business jet to an undisclosed customer, the milestone aircraft was a Praetor 500.
It marked the delivery during a ceremony with the customer — a corporate flight department — at its facilities in Melbourne, Florida.
The Brazilian OEM delivered its first business jet in 2002.
Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, said: “Delivering our 2,000th business jet is more than just a milestone number. It is a powerful reflection of the strength of our product portfolio, our unwavering commitment to our customers and the dedication of our employees who take pride in building every aircraft.”
The Praetor 500 is the fastest and furthest-flying midsize jet, capable of nonstop North America corner-to-corner flights, such as Miami to Seattle or Los Angeles to New York. The aircraft offers an impressive intercontinental range of 3,340nm (6,186km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves.
“This milestone cements Embraer’s position as a global leader in business aviation and serves as a testament to the popularity of our Praetor family of jets, especially among major corporate flight departments,” added Amalfitano. “Both the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 have become aircraft of choice for their disruptive technology and unmatched performance, demonstrating the confidence these corporations place in Embraer.”
According to Embraer, its executive aviation business has accumulated an average compound growth rate of 14% since 2002. In 2024, nearly one in every three small and midsize cabin jets delivered was an Embraer Phenom or Praetor.
