Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to launch customer Flexjet, the aircraft manufacturer said today. The super-midsize jet was part of a $7 billion order placed by Flexjet last year—the largest in the operator’s history.
The Praetor 600E, which received a trio of certifications in April, offers a suite of passenger experience enhancements. These include newly designed seating, an advanced cabin management system, and the Embraer-exclusive Smart Window, a 42-inch OLED touchscreen that enables videoconferencing, high-resolution video streaming, and real-time views from three externally mounted cameras.
Timing of this handover comes as a surprise because the airframer said in February, when announcing the Praetor family upgrade, that first deliveries would begin in early 2029.
“We are proud to deliver the inaugural Praetor 600E to Flexjet, a trusted strategic partner for more than 20 years and a company that shares Embraer’s commitment to efficiency, innovation, and exceptional customer experience,” said Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano. “This milestone reflects the strength of our longstanding relationship, the winning combination of next-generation features onboard the Praetor 600E, and Flexjet’s continued confidence in Embraer’s ability to deliver industry-leading aircraft that meet the evolving needs of its bespoke customers.”
The smaller Praetor 500E—which received FAA, EASA, and ANAC certification in June—will make its debut with launch customer Flexjet by year-end, also years ahead of original plans.
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