Embraer Launches Phenom 300EV Light Jet With Autoland and Enhanced Payload
Embraer on Tuesday unveiled the newest member of the world's most popular family of light business jets. As soon as 2028, the manufacturer's Phenom 300E—the fastest light jet in production—will be joined by an upgraded Phenom 300EV variant, the "EV," denoting "evolution." The new model will add 430 pounds of payload capacity, with a projected range of 2,065 nm representing a slight boost over the 300E's 2,010 nm. Potential city pairs could include Aspen, Colorado, to New York or London to Athens. Embraer said the 300EV will also be the largest business jet to feature Garmin's Autoland system, which saw its first real-world activation in December. Those are just a few of the model’s safety and performance upgrades. "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," said Michael Amalfitano, CEO and president of Embraer Executive Jets, in a statement . When initial deliveries begin as soon as 2028, the Phenom 300EV will come equipped with Garmin Autoland, which can execute a fully automated landing if the pilot is incapacitated, as well as "class-exclusive Autobreak." These features are unlocked by Embraer's Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller (MEC), which integrates electronic controls such as rudder-by-wire to reduce pilot workload. Improved runway and situational awareness have been added to the Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch avionics suite that features on earlier Phenom 300 models, comprising three large flight displays and a pair of touchscreen controllers. These enhancements complement the model's emergency descent mode, autothrottle (announced for the Phenom 300E in 2023), and Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), which debuted on the 300E in 2020. The 300EV also introduces new lithium-ion batteries and LED taxi and landing lights. Embraer's Phenom 300EV will retain the family's Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch avionics but is the first to incorporate Garmin Autoland. [Credit: Embraer] Inside the cabin, the model comes with line-fit Gogo Galileo satellite WiFi connectivity. Owners and operators will be able to equip SpaceX Starlink systems with supplemental type certification (STC). Other upgrades include an odorless vacuum lavatory, improved temperature control, air ionization system, and redesigned refreshment center. Embraer said the 300EV "continues to offer a maximum cabin altitude of 6,600 feet, one of the largest baggage compartments in its category, the largest windows in class, and a robust entry airstair inspired by larger-cabin jets." The model also retains the family’s top speed of Mach 0.80 (533 knots) and high-speed cruise at 464 knots, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW535E1 engine. The 300EV will have a few next-generation competitors. Textron Aviation anticipates FAA certification of its third-generation Citation CJ4 and Citation M2 models—both light jets—in 2026 and '27, respectively. HondaJet's Echelon , billed as the first light jet with transcontinental range, could follow in 2028. In the mid-to-large cabin world, Embraer earlier this year secured U.S., European, and Brazilian type certification for its Praetor 500E and 600E models. Bombardier earned U.S. and Canadian certification for the Global 8000 in late 2025, while Gulfstream received FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the G800 earlier in the year. Per FLYING's 2026 general aviation market survey , Embraer sold 155 executive jets in 2025 versus 130 in 2024. It sold 66 Phenom 300Es last year, continuing the model's reign as the most popular light jet. For comparison, Pilatus delivered 50 PC-24s, and Textron delivered 30 CJ4s.