Embraer unveiled the
Phenom 300E light jet, its newest business aircraft, during a press
conference at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s
Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
The new aircraft is designated “E” for “Enhanced” in reference to
its entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of nice HD CMS/IFE
(Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa
Technik.
Originally launched
in 2005, the Phenom 300 first entered the market in 2009. Leading
the light jet segment since 2012, the Phenom 300 has been the most
delivered business jet since 2013 with over 400 aircraft in close to
40 countries. Deliveries of the Phenom 300E will commence in the
first quarter of 2018.
“We are very
excited to introduce the Phenom 300E which sets a new standard in
value and customer experience. The Phenom 300E reflects our
commitment to fascinate our customers,” said
Michael Amalfitano,
President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “With a passion for
excellence, our team has been working closely with customers to
bring to market yet another beautifully designed and brilliantly
engineered marvel of aviation.”
The Phenom 300E
inherits the Embraer DNA Design, first introduced in its larger
siblings, the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 midsize jets. The
application of this design in the Phenom 300E rendered a more
spacious cabin with more customization options and ease of
maintainability.
Starting with the new
Embraer-designed and manufactured seats, the aircraft offers
unmatched comfort and personalization in its class. The seat
profile, with enhanced headrest, retractable armrest, along with the
new table, side ledge, side wall, and valance designs, optimize
passenger mobility in the cabin with expanded aisle clearance and
increased cabin space.
The new seats in the
Phenom 300E feature broader backs for greater support, extendable
headrests with bolsters, and extendable leg rests for improved
ergonomics. The aircraft’s seats were designed and engineered by
Embraer and will be manufactured at Embraer Aero Seating
Technologies, in Titusville, Florida.
“The Embraer
DNA Design prioritizes ergonomics, values craftsmanship and has a
keen appreciation for design,” said
Jay Beever,
Vice President, Interior Design, Embraer Executive Jets. “The Phenom
300E not only elevates the passenger experience with an intelligent
design, it also improves our customer’s ownership experience by
driving aircraft value through simple cabin maintenance and redesign
capabilities.”
The Phenom 300E
features an industry-exclusive upper technology panel (upper tech
panel) along the centerline of the aircraft’s ceiling, significantly
improving passenger ergonomics. The innovative upper tech panel
presents passengers with pertinent inflight information, while
allowing for convenient interaction with cabin management controls,
as well as the option of inflight entertainment with audio and video
on demand via two slender swing-down seven-inch displays. The unit
also offers an enhanced cabin lighting scheme, with a broad range of
ambient mood selections, as well as integrates sleek, silent gaspers
enhancing acoustic comfort. Bluetooth connectivity also allows
passengers to view inflight information on their personal devices. |