The Embraer Phenom 100 is a very light jet developed as part of Embraer’s entry-level business aviation platform, designed to deliver jet performance with simplified operations and a premium cabin experience. The program was launched in 2005 as Embraer’s first clean-sheet business jet, forming the basis for the larger and more capable Phenom 300 family that followed.
The Phenom 100 made its first flight on July 26, 2007, entered production shortly thereafter, and achieved certification in December 2008, with initial deliveries beginning the same year. Production of the original Phenom 100 has since concluded, though the model remains widely operated, and subsequent enhanced variants—including the Phenom 100E, EV, and EX—extended the platform’s relevance with avionics and performance upgrades.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E turbofan engines, each producing approximately 1,695 lbf of thrust, the Phenom 100 offers a maximum range of approximately 1,050 nautical miles with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. Typical high-speed cruise is about 390 KTAS, with a maximum operating altitude of 41,000 feet. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight near 10,472 lb and requires roughly 3,100 feet of takeoff distance under standard conditions, allowing access to smaller regional airports.
The cabin reflects Embraer’s early collaboration with BMW Designworks, featuring an oval cross-section, large windows, and a modern interior for its class. Typical business seating accommodates four to six passengers, depending on configuration, within a cabin measuring approximately 11 feet in length, 5.1 feet in width, and 4.9 feet in height, with a total cabin volume near 212 cubic feet.
Designed for owner-operators, charter fleets, and short-to-medium range business missions, the Phenom 100 established Embraer as a major entrant in the very light jet segment and remains a benchmark for operational efficiency, cabin comfort, and reliability in its category.
