Midsize jet
A midsize jet with super-midsize range and a wide flat-floor cabin, plus a class-leading low cabin altitude.
The range and runway figures shown are typical manufacturer values. Fully loaded with passengers and luggage, real-world range is shorter, so Aaliya Jets advises on the right aircraft for your exact route.
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The Praetor 500 is Embraer’s midsize jet, developed from the Legacy 450 and entering service in 2019. It combines fly-by-wire flight controls, a flat-floor stand-up cabin and impressive range for its class. It can link many transcontinental city pairs nonstop.
The Praetor 500 was unveiled in 2018 and earned Brazilian, European and American certification in 2019, with first deliveries to Flexjet that December. It is an improved development of the Legacy 450, gaining extra fuel and larger winglets, and sits alongside the super midsize Praetor 600 in Embraer’s line. Around 130 have been built and it is flown by fractional operators including Flexjet and NetJets.
Two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans are flown behind a Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck with full fly by wire control, a rarity in this class. The flat floor cabin is a full 6 feet tall and 6 feet 10 inches wide, seats up to nine, and holds an enclosed rear lavatory. Embraer cites a class leading cabin altitude of 5,800 feet at cruise for lower fatigue on longer trips.
Typical manufacturer figures for the Embraer Praetor 500.
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Category | Midsize jet |
| Seats | 7 to 9 |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 |
| Range | 6,186 km / 3,340 nm |
| Cabin height | 6.0 ft |
| Baggage | 6 suitcases |
How many passengers can it carry? 7 to 9 in a typical layout.
What trips suit it best? Journeys of up to around four hours with a full cabin.
How much does it cost to charter per hour? As a guide, around USD 4,500 to 6,500 per hour, depending on the route, dates and operator. Aaliya Jets always quotes the real operator price, with no hidden markup.
Is there an enclosed toilet? Yes, there is a fully enclosed lavatory at the rear of the cabin.
Can I stand up in the cabin? Yes, the flat floor cabin is a full 6 feet tall and 6 feet 10 inches wide, so passengers can stand and move about comfortably.
How far can the Praetor 500 fly? It has a transcontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles, which is unusually long for a midsize jet and covers routes such as Dubai to Europe nonstop.
Why is the cabin more comfortable on long flights? Embraer cites a class leading cabin altitude of 5,800 feet at cruise, which means a lower cabin pressure and less fatigue on longer trips.
Can I reach my bags during the flight? The main baggage bay is external and cannot be reached in flight, though a smaller internal area near the rear cabin is accessible.
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