Embraer Reveals the Phenom 100EX Ahead of NBAA

The latest update to the light jet segment, the Embraer Phenom 100EX, incorporates runway overrun awareness and avoidance features, among interior and other upgrades.

Julie Boatman

Monday, October 09, 2023 at 05:00 PM ET

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Julie Boatman, editor-in-chief of FLYING, received a preview of the new Embraer Phenom 100EX at the company’s Executive Jets location in Melbourne, Florida, on October 2. [Credit: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer has launched the new Phenom 100EX light jet, which is certified by FAA, EASA, and ANAC, and is the first in its segment to incorporate the Runway Overrun Awareness and Avoidance System (ROAAS) for enhanced safety.
The aircraft features a redesigned interior focused on improved comfort, including new seat designs, increased pilot legroom, better cockpit-to-cabin interaction, and the use of sustainable materials.
Its upgraded Garmin G3000 flight deck includes advanced technology such as Flight Stream 510 for device connectivity, automatic 3D volumetric scanning, stabilized approach protocols, and predictive wind shear.

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Embraer will bring a new Phenom to its lineup on the static display at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Expo next week in Las Vegas.

On Monday, it announced the debut of the Phenom 100EX—the latest edition to the light jet segment from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer. The jet has received type certification from the FAA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Brazil’s ANAC.