Embraer Embraer Phenom 100EV — Light Jet charter aircraftEmbraer Embraer Phenom 300E — Light Jet charter aircraft

Phenom 100EV vs Phenom 300E

Two Embraer light jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Embraer Phenom 100EV carries 4 passengers with 1,178 nm of range; the Embraer Phenom 300E carries 8 with 2,010 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 4'11" × 5'1" versus 4'11" × 5'2", and runway numbers read 3,190 ft against 3,209 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from £3,000 on the Phenom 100EV, from £5,600 on the Phenom 300E.

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Embraer Phenom 100EV

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 100EV

The Embraer Phenom 100EV brings BMW Designworks cabin design and Garmin G3000 avionics to the very-light-jet segment. Four passengers, single-pilot economy and class-leading short-runway access.

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Embraer Phenom 300E

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

The Embraer Phenom 300E has been the world's most-delivered light jet for over a decade. Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, it offers the largest cabin, longest range and fastest cruise speed in its class — a genuine alternative to entry-level midsize aircraft at light-jet rates.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICPhenom 100EVPhenom 300E
Passengers48
Range1,178 nm2,010 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.70Mach 0.80
Cabin height4'11"4'11"
Cabin width5'1"5'2"
Baggage53 cu ft84 cu ft
Runway3,190 ft3,209 ft

Embraer Phenom 100EV — strengths

  • Largest cabin in the VLJ class
  • Single-pilot certified
  • Class-leading short-runway capability

Embraer Phenom 300E — strengths

  • Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
  • Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
  • Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

EMBRAER PHENOM 100EV
London → Amsterdamfrom £3,000
Boston → New Yorkfrom $3,800
EMBRAER PHENOM 300E
London → Genevafrom £5,600
Munich → Olbiafrom €6,400
Teterboro → Aspenfrom $15,600

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Phenom 300E is the stronger all-rounder, but the Phenom 100EV still wins where it counts for the right mission.

The Phenom 100EV pulls ahead on airport access; the Phenom 300E answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the light jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Phenom 300E

2,010 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Phenom 300E

Taller and/or wider cabin (4'11" × 5'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Phenom 300E

Seats up to 8 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Phenom 100EV

Shorter 3,190 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Phenom 300E

Cruise of Mach 0.80 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.

Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.

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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

EMBRAER

Top reasons to choose the Phenom 100EV

  • Largest cabin in the VLJ class
  • Single-pilot certified
  • Class-leading short-runway capability

BEST FOR

  • Two-hour business hops

    Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.

  • Short-runway escapes

    Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.

  • 4–6 passenger weekends

    Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.

  • Last-minute charter

    Largest charter fleet of any jet class — strongest empty-leg availability.

EMBRAER

Top reasons to choose the Phenom 300E

  • Reaches 2,010 nm non-stop — 71% more range than the Phenom 100EV, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.80, trimming block time on every leg vs the Phenom 100EV (Mach 0.70).
  • Seats up to 8 passengers vs 4 on the Phenom 100EV — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 84 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Phenom 100EV.
  • Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Phenom 100EV's envelope, the 2,010 nm legs of the Phenom 300E keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 8 seats vs 4 on the Phenom 100EV — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Two-hour business hops

    Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.

  • Short-runway escapes

    Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 100EV

PROS

  • +Largest cabin in the VLJ class
  • +Single-pilot certified
  • +Class-leading short-runway capability

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Phenom 300E (1,178 nm vs 2,010 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 4-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 4 — the Phenom 300E adds 4 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Phenom 300E (Mach 0.70 vs Mach 0.80).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Phenom 300E (53 cu ft vs 84 cu ft).

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

PROS

  • +Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
  • +Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
  • +Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings
  • +Longer legs than the Phenom 100EV (2,010 nm vs 1,178 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 8 passengers vs 4 on the Phenom 100EV — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.80) trims block time on every leg vs the Phenom 100EV.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Phenom 100EV on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

REAL-WORLD MISSIONS

Which aircraft for which mission

Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.

SCENARIO 01

Two-hour business hop with four executives and overnight bags

OUR PICKPhenom 100EV

Curated example: London → Paris sits in the Phenom 100EV's sweet spot.

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SCENARIO 02

Weekend ski trip — Geneva to Sion with full ski equipment

OUR PICKPhenom 100EV

Shorter runway requirement (3,190 ft) opens up the airfield.

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SCENARIO 03

Day-return board meeting between secondary cities

OUR PICKPhenom 100EV

Curated example: London → Paris sits in the Phenom 100EV's sweet spot.

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SCENARIO 04

Family of five to a Mediterranean island for a long weekend

OUR PICKPhenom 300E

Larger cabin seats the full group (8).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Paris190 nmPhenom 300EBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Geneva → Ibiza560 nmPhenom 300EBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Teterboro → Miami950 nmPhenom 300EBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
London → Athens1,500 nmPhenom 300EOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1500 nm > 1,178 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Phenom 100EV vs Phenom 300E — frequently asked

Phenom 100EV vs Phenom 300E: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Embraer Phenom 100EV has a published range of 1,178 nm; the Embraer Phenom 300E is rated at 2,010 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Phenom 100EV or Phenom 300E?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.70 for the Embraer Phenom 100EV and Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Phenom 300E. On a London → Amsterdam-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Embraer Phenom 100EV seats 4; the Embraer Phenom 300E seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Embraer Phenom 100EV vs the Embraer Phenom 300E?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Embraer Phenom 100EV from from £3,000, Embraer Phenom 300E from from £5,600. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN

Both belong to the Light Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.

How much cabin space does the Phenom 100EV have vs the Phenom 300E?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Embraer Phenom 100EV and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the Light Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.

Which aircraft is safer — Phenom 100EV or Phenom 300E?OPEN

Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.

What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN

Hourly pricing (from £3,000 for the Phenom 100EV, from £5,600 for the Phenom 300E) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Side-by-side, inside and out

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