NetJets Signs Deal With Embraer For Up To 250 Praetor 500 Jets

(12/05/23)  NetJets has signed a deal with Embraer for up to 250 Praetor 500 jets, including a comprehensive services and support agreement.

The deal is valued in excess of US$5 billion at list prices, with deliveries expected to begin in 2025.

Whilst NetJets has operated Embraer’s Phenom 300 series for over a decade, the deal marks the first time NetJets will offer the midsize Praetor 500 to customers.

The partnership between Embraer and NetJets began in 2010 when NetJets first signed a purchase agreement for 50 Phenom 300 aircraft, with up to 75 additional options.

NetJets Praetor 500

In 2021, after Embraer successfully delivered over 100 aircraft, the companies signed a continuing deal for up to 100 additional Phenom 300/E jets, in excess of $1.2 billion.

NetJets currently averages over 1,200 worldwide flights per day.

“We are eager to add the Embraer Praetor 500, one of today’s most state-of-the-art business jets, to our midsize fleet,” said Doug Henneberry, Executive Vice President of NetJets Aircraft Asset Management. “This historic fleet agreement is another way that we are growing our fleet for the benefit of our loyal customers. By adding up to 250 aircraft to our fleet, we will continue providing NetJets Owners with exceptional service and seamless access to all corners of the globe.”

The Praetor 500 is an advanced midsize business jet that has U.S. coast-to-coast capability, full fly-by-wire flight controls, the lowest cabin altitude in its class, as well as the tallest and widest cross section in the segment.

Additionally, it offers a flat-floor cabin, stone flooring, a vacuum lavatory, and ample baggage space, including a fully enclosed internal baggage compartment.

“Since 2010, Embraer has enjoyed NetJets’ ongoing commitment to our industry-leading aircraft, which is a true testament to the value of our brand and our ability to deliver the ultimate experience in business aviation,” said Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “Our strategic partnership has been an integral part of our business growth, with NetJets taking all aircraft delivery options that have been ordered with Embraer since inception. After building this successful foundation with the Phenom 300 series, it’s our pleasure to have now signed this monumental deal for the Praetor 500 midsize jet, and we look forward to an even more exciting future ahead.”

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