Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification

Manufacturer claims model is first light jet and largest business jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

According to Embraer, the Phenom 300EV is the first light jet and largest business jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland. [Credit: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer's Phenom 300EV secured triple certification from FAA, EASA, and ANAC, making it the first light jet and largest business jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland.
The jet, an "evolution" of the best-selling series, features numerous new safety enhancements such as autobrake and a rudder-by-wire system, alongside performance improvements like extended range and increased payload capacity.
Additional upgrades include an advanced G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck, line-fit Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi, and an enhanced passenger cabin with improved amenities.
Deliveries for the Phenom 300EV are targeted for 2028, positioning it against next-generation competitors like Textron Aviation's Gen3 Citation jets and the HondaJet Echelon.

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Embraer on Tuesday said its Phenom 300EV, billed as an “evolution” of the best-selling light jet series, received triple certification from the FAA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC).

The manufacturer said the milestone—achieved just over one month after it announced the model—cements the 300EV as the first light jet and largest business jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland. Embraer reiterated the 2028 target for its first 300EV deliveries that it gave in July.