Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Embraer Executive Jets today announced its third aircraft refresh this year alone with the Phenom 300EV, adding Garmin Autoland, autobrake, rudder-by-wire system, and a slew of other improvements to the best-selling light jet. The move builds on the February launch of the Praetor 500E and 600E, both of which are now certified by the FAA, EASA, and Brazil’s ANAC. According to Embraer, the 300EV has completed flight testing and is expected to receive the same trio of approvals by year-end, with first deliveries set for late 2028. Price is $13.995 million (2026 dollars).
As the largest business jet equipped with Autoland, the Phenom 300EV can execute an automated landing in the unlikely event of pilot incapacitation. Landings and takeoffs are also assisted by autobrake, while a new Embraer-developed multipurpose electronic controller (MEC) integrates rudder-by-wire and other electronically controlled aircraft functions. All three are first-in-class features in the light jet category.
Additional enhancements as part of the Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch avionics include Garmin SurfaceWatch for runway/taxiway awareness, a synthetic vision guidance system, FANS 1/A+, RNP AR 0.3, and an inertial reference system. Performance updates include 45 nm more range, to 2,055 nm, and a 430-pound payload increase, to 3,066 pounds. The 300EV also adds True Blue Power lithium-ion batteries and LED taxi and landing lights.
Inside, the new Phenom gets a vacuum toilet to reduce odors, a redesigned galley with a high-power outlet and slide-out tray to accommodate a commercial-off-the-shelf coffee/espresso machine, and improved air circulation. As a factory-installed option, the 300EV includes the Gogo Galileo connectivity system, which works on the OneWeb low-earth-orbit satellite network. Starlink connectivity will also be available as an aftermarket solution through a supplemental type certificate.
“For well over a decade, the Phenom 300 series has set the standard by which every light jet is measured. Its undisputed position as the category leader reflects our relentless commitment to delivering unmatched performance, technology, comfort, and support,” said Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano. “With the new Phenom 300EV, we are raising the bar once again. Through purposeful innovations combining enhanced safety technology, amplified performance, and thoughtful cabin refinements, we have introduced meaningful advancements that make flying more intuitive, seamless, and enjoyable.”
He told AIN that a 300EV demonstration tour is forthcoming, but was unsure if the new light jet will make an appearance at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas this October.

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