Embraer EMB-500

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The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100, Brazil's first very light jet, revolutionized entry-level business aviation by delivering single-pilot capability at unprecedented affordability. First flown on July 26, 2007, it is a low-wing twin-engine turbofan that seats up to seven passengers in a compact cabin measuring 11 feet in length. With a range of 915 nautical miles, the aircraft established Embraer as a major player in the business jet market. Manufactured by Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, over 437 units have been built since 2008.