1. The Eclipse 550 – $2.99 Million
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1. The Eclipse 550 – $2.99 Million
2. The HondaJet – $4.5 million more
Embraer is certainly a leading name in the world of aviation, and their Phenom 300 is a highly desirable light jet thats one of the best “affordable” one’s out there. The single-pilot aircraft comes in a few different configurations in terms of the interior and it can accommodate anywhere from 6 to 10 passengers in total. Capable of reaching speeds of 598 mph, the Phenom 300 is quite capable in terms of performance. The Phenom 300 can also cruise at altitudes of 45,000 feet and it’s able to travel 2,268 miles before needing to be refueled. For a lightweight and “affordable” private jet, the Embraer Phenom 300 has a lot to offer customers who aren’t looking to completely splurge on a new business jet. [links]
Owning and operating a private jet is by no means inexpensive, as they are easily some of the most expensive vehicles to own. Between the initial purchase of the actual jet, paying for it to be stored in a hanger, and all the various costs associated with operating the vehicle, having a private jet becomes a multi-million dollar investment. Now while private jets are expensive, there are some “affordable” ones out there. By “affordable” we are talking about jets that cost under $10 million dollars. Obviously that’s still a lot of money, but compared to the $80 million dollar jets that are out there, the ones on our lists start to look pretty good. Here are five of the best affordable private jets that you can buy today. more
5. The Cessna Citation CJ4 – $9.4 Million
3. The Cessna CJ3+ – $8.4 Million here
In a ceremony in São José dos Campos, Brazil, aircraft manufacturer Embraer presented the largest aircraft of the second generation E2-Jets family, the most efficient aircraft in the single aisle jet market: the E195-E2. With the first flight scheduled for the coming months, the jet is expected to enter into service in the first half of 2019.
“We introduced in the proven E-Jets platform all new technologies that would add value to customers. One example is the fourth generation of fly-by-wire, which allowed a 20% reduction of the empennage area, minimizing drag and weight,” explained Luís Carlos Affonso, COO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “The airplane will save up to 24% in fuel and 20% in maintenance costs per seat, when compared to the current E195. A portion of these savings will be achieved with the new engine technology, but the greatest competitive advantage of the E195-E2 lies in the optimization of its structure and of its various systems.”
“The E195-E2 has the potential to significantly change the fleet profile of airlines around the world. With a 20% lower cost per trip and a cost per seat similar to larger aircraft, the E195-E2 becomes the ideal aircraft for regional business growth as well as low-cost business plans and complementing existing mainline fleets” said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
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Embraer Phenom 100 | $527,581.80 here
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Passengers – 5
Cruise Speed – 359 knots
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