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HondaJet Elite II vs Phenom 300E

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the light jet class.

HondaJet Elite II

HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

HondaJet Elite II

The HondaJet Elite II is the most innovative light jet in production — its patented over-the-wing engine mount delivers a quieter, larger cabin and 20% better fuel efficiency than any direct competitor. Ideal for short European or US business missions.

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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

METRICHondaJet Elite IIPhenom 300E
Passengers5–68
Range1,547 nm2,010 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.72Mach 0.80
Cabin height4'10"4'11"
Cabin width5'0"5'2"
Baggage66 cu ft84 cu ft
Runway3,699 ft3,209 ft

HondaJet Elite II — strengths

  • Over-the-wing engine mount — patented
  • Quietest light-jet cabin
  • Lowest fuel burn in class

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

HONDAJET ELITE II
London → Amsterdamfrom £5,400
New York → Bostonfrom $7,200
EMBRAER PHENOM 300E
London → Genevafrom £9,400
Munich → Olbiafrom €10,600
Teterboro → Aspenfrom $26,000

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VERDICT

HondaJet Elite II or Phenom 300E?

  • The Phenom 300E offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the Phenom 300E, with seating for up to 8 passengers.
  • Both aircraft sit in the light jet class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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