Embraer announced today that the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E business jets, and the E195-E2 ‘TechLion’ commercial aircraft will be on display at the Australian International Airshow, which begins on February 28, 2023.
The aircraft will be on static display at the company’s stand, and belong to Embraer’s portfolio of products and solutions.
This will be the first time that the E195-E2 will be displayed at the Australian International Airshow. The Phenom 300E, which has just been announced as the best-selling light jet in the world for the 11th consecutive year, will also be present at the event.
There are more than 11 executive jets and more than 40 E-Jets operating in the country, through customers such as Alliance Airlines, Airnorth, National Jet Express and Pionair. Several of Alliance Airlines’ E-Jets operate on routes selected by QantaLink.
The E195-E2 TechLion is the world’s most efficient single-aisle aircraft. With capacity for up to 146 passengers, the E195-E2 is part of the E2 family, which is transforming the regional market with its sustainable technologies, superior cabin comfort, excellent economy and ideal range.
In July 2022, Embraer and Pratt & Whitney successfully tested 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in an E195-E2. With 100% SAF, the 25% reduction in emissions can reach an impressive 85%.
The E195-E2 also demonstrated its steep approach capability when landing and taking off at the iconic London City Airport (LCY) just after last year’s Farnborough Airshow. Airlines such as KLM, Helvetic Airways (Switzerland), Azul (Brazil) and, more recently, Porter Airlines (Canada) operate the E195-E2.
The Phenom 300E and Phenom 100EV on display at the Show reflect the popularity of these aircraft in Australia and around the world. The Phenom 100EV offers the business aviation experience in its purest form, while the Phenom 300E sets the highest standard of excellence in the light jet category.
In terms of performance, the new and improved Phenom 300E is even faster, capable of reaching Mach 0.80, making it the fastest single-pilot jet in production, and capable of delivering a high-speed cruise of 464 knots. and a 2,010 nautical mile (3,724 km) five-occupant swath with NBAA IFR reserves. The Phenom 300 series is in operation in 36 countries and has accumulated approximately one million eight hundred thousand flight hours. It offers the highest residual value on the market.
In addition, the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are part of Embraer’s executive jet portfolio. Executive jets have the best flight range in their class, are the most disruptive and technologically advanced in the medium and super-medium categories, capable of crossing the continent and performing ocean missions, respectively.
On the topic of sustainability, Embraer is committed to developing products, solutions and technologies that contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Embraer aims to be carbon neutral by 2040 and to achieve carbon neutral growth by from 2022. In addition, it plans to implement 25% sustainable use of aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations by 2040 and 100% renewable energy sources by 2030.