Embraer Phenom 100 (EMB-500)

History of the Embraer Phenom 100 (EMB-500)

The Embraer EMB-500 The Phenom 100 is a light business jet developed by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. The program was announced in November 2005, the aircraft first flew on July 26, 2007, and was type-certified in December 2008 and delivered the same month. It was extended into the larger Embraer Phenom 300. The very light jet can carry four to seven passengers and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600 turbofan engines in the stern.

It has a range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km) with four passengers. By the end of 2019, 380 units had been delivered. The Phenom 100 had a fatal accident in December 2014.

In April 2005, Embraer's board of directors approved the development of ultralight and light jets. On Nov. 9, at the annual NBAA conference, the company announced that the ultralight jet would be called the Phenom 100 and showed off a scale model of the plane.

The aircraft made its maiden flight on July 26, 2007 in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. On December 9, 2008, she received a Type Certificate from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority. Phenom 100 is certified as EMB-500. The first aircraft was delivered on December 24, 2008.

Specification

Base

Year of Service

2008

Origins

Brazil

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

369

Manufacturer

Embraer - Brazil

Operator

Brazil; Pakistan; United Kingdom

Roles

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

BizJet

For roles serving the business aviation market, primarily VIP and regional travel.

VIP service

Used in the VIP (Very Important Person) passenger role, usually with above-average amenities and luxury as standard.

Performance

Installed:

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

Phenom 100 Name of base series; initial production mark. Phenom 100E - Modernized variant with spoiler and Garmin G1000 avionics; powered by PW617F-E turbofan engine.

Phenom 100EV - 2017 model; lighter form, improved performance figures; Garmin G3000 avionics package; powered by PW617F1-E turbofan engine. EMB-500 - The official company name of Embraer. U-100 - Designation of the Brazilian Air Force; two aircraft were put into service.