Embraer launches latest addition to Phenom 300 line

Embraer has announced the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of its popular light-jet family. The jet introduces multiple new features to the aircraft line, including the Garmin Emergency Autoland.The Phenom 300EV The company made the announcement on July 14, calling it an upgrade to the series. It claims the 300EV is the largest business jet equipped with the Garmin Emergency Autoland, which will automatically land the jet if the pilot is incapacitated. The system has grown popular with buyers as an important safety feature and increases the new aircraft’s attractiveness on the market. It also has Embraer’s Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller (MEC), which the company claims will reduce pilot workload and simplify maintenance. The jet has an extended range of up to 2,055 nm, adds approximately 430 pounds of payload capacity to the maximum zero fuel weight and has a cabin altitude of 6,600 ft. Connectivity will be through Gogo Galileo’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network. Additional features include the Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck, Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), autothrottle, and Emergency Descent Mode. Why this launch matters to the used market The Phenom 300 family is one of business aviation’s most active and visible light-jet fleets. With so many transactions involving the type, any major update or addition could affect buyers. The question is whether these upgrades are meaningful enough for everyone to wait for it. The features most likely to change the market are Emergency Autoland and the LEO connectivity. Buyers are more likely to adjust their behaviors for safety and technology features than for range improvements. The 300EV is not yet certified and deliveries are not expected until 2028, so buyers will not just be comparing features and capabilities but also timelines. A used 300 or 300E offers immediate availability and a lower acquisition cost, while the 300EV offers improved capability and new safety features. Why it matters It will still be a while before anyone can get their hands on a 300EV, so used values should hold steady for now. The pressure comes after the jet earns certification and deliveries begin in 2028. The range and payload gains shouldn’t move the needle much. However, introduction of the new Autoland system into the lineup is what makes the newest 300Es the most exposed on the used market. Buyers with that kind of budget are the ones most likely to stretch to gain access to the new safety tech. Owners of later-model Phenoms who are thinking about selling may want to consider making a move before the 300EV arrives, not after.