Luxaviation Receives Its First Phenom 300 Embraer Executive Jet

Embraer Executive Jets today announced the delivery of the first Phenom 300 jet to Luxaviation S.A.

Luxaviation S.A. is part of Luxembourg-based Luxaviation Group, the second largest business aviation group in the world. The company employs 1500 staff members across the world, and has been rapidly expanding its business through worldwide acquisitions. The Group now holds a broad range of aircraft types, operating a combined fleet of more than 250 business aircraft, including 18 Embraer business jets.

“I’m glad to welcome Luxaviation S.A to the Phenom 300 family,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “As an Embraer executive jets fleet operator, Luxaviation Group recognises our expertise in design-differentiated products as well as our excellence in customer services. I’m very confident with this long-term partnership, which will allow us to support Luxaviation Group’s operations and increasing presence in some of the world’s fastest growing business aviation markets."

Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group added: “The integration of the Embraer Phenom 300 type aircraft into our 250 jet fleet allows us to diversify and develop our offer mainly for growing markets and specifically for the fast-growing Asian business jet market. It responds to clients’ needs for a diversified fleet providing high flexibility."

The Phenom 300 is the most delivered business jet for the second year in a row. The aircraft is in operation in more than 20 countries and has accumulated over 200,000 flight hours. In five years of operation, the Phenom 300 fleet has surpassed the 250 aircraft mark, having reached a 57% market share in the light jet category.

“I am particularly pleased to witness the delivery of a Brazilian aircraft to a fast growing Luxembourgish company, which shows true entrepreneurial spirit and high confidence in the business aviation industry," reported Luxembourg Ambassador to Brazil, Jean Olinger.

The Phenom 300 performs among the top light jets, with a high speed cruise of 453 knots and a six-occupant range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 km) with NBAA IFR reserves. This range allows nonstop flights from Miami to Telluride, or Los Angeles to Orlando. With the best climb and field performance in its class, the Phenom 300 costs less to operate and maintain than its peers. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters), powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines with 3,200 pounds of thrust each.

The Phenom 300 reportedly offers a spacious cabin, designed in partnership with BMW Designworks USA, and the largest baggage compartment in its category. The largest windows in the class deliver abundant natural lighting in the cabin as well as in the private lavatory in the back of the aircraft. The Phenom 300 also features distinct temperature zones for pilots and passengers, a wardrobe and refreshment centre, voice and data communications options, and an entertainment system.