Embraer today announced it has made its milestone 2,000th delivery of a business jet. This 2,000th aircraft is a Praetor 500, delivered to a corporate flight department (undisclosed) during a ceremony at Embraer’s Executive Jets’ Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida, USA.
The Praetor 500 has an intercontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles (6,186km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, making it capable of non-stop North America corner-to-corner flights, such as Miami to Seattle or Los Angeles to New York.
Embraer’s executive aviation business has accumulated an average compound growth rate of 14% since 2002, when it made its first delivery of an executive jet model. In 2024 alone, nearly one in every three small and mid-size cabin jets delivered was an Embraer Phenom or Praetor.
In addition to highlighting company growth, Embraer says that this milestone delivery underscores the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600’s growing appeal among corporate flight departments.The aircraft offers technologies typically found in larger jets, such as full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction, while delivering short runway performance comparable to smaller aircraft.
“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,” said Michael Amalfitano, president & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets.
“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. 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,” he added.
