Embraer Executive Jets has completely revamped the cabin of its entry-level Phenom and added more cockpit safety systems while still maintaining its $4.995 million list price and shaving 190 pounds of interior weight. Now known as the Phenom 100EX, the light twinjet is the latest to incorporate Embraer’s design DNA, including upper tech panels, wider seats, increased use of more sustainable materials, and flush-to-the-wall tables. It also makes standard the previously optional side-facing fifth seat and a belted lavatory. The aircraft is also making its public debut this week at the NBAA-BACE static display at Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport.
According to company v-p of design operations Jay Beever, the 100EX's passenger seats are wider than those in the predecessor Phenom 100EV, with a two-inch backrest gain. The seats also have extra support at the knee. Meanwhile, the armrests are engineered to retract up and in toward the seats to increase the aisle width by three inches.
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