Embraer Launches Phenom 300EV, the Largest Business Jet to Carry Garmin's Emergency Autoland System
Embraer unveiled the $13,995,000 Phenom 300EV on July 14, 2026, adding Garmin Emergency Autoland, extended range to 2,055 nautical miles, and new safety systems, with deliveries starting in 2028.
Editor's Note ·
- Correction:
- The article quoted Michael Amalfitano as saying, "With the new Phenom 300EV, we are raising the bar once again," citing AVweb. This quote does not appear in AVweb's report, or in any of the other three cited sources; AVweb does not quote Amalfitano at all. The quote has been identified as unsupported and should be disregarded. The second Amalfitano quote in the same article, "Through purposeful innovations combining enhanced safety technology, amplified performance, and thoughtful cabin refinements, we have introduced meaningful advancements that make flying more intuitive, seamless and enjoyable," is independently verified verbatim in the cited AeroXplorer source.
- Correction:
- The article's "What We Don't Know" section stated that Embraer "has not said whether current Phenom 300E owners will have any retrofit path" to the new systems. This is inaccurate: Corporate Jet Investor, cited elsewhere in the article, reported that "it will not be possible to upgrade an existing Phenom 300E to a Phenom 300EV." Embraer has addressed the question, and the answer is no.
Overview
Embraer launched the Phenom 300EV on July 14, 2026, an updated version of its best-selling light business jet, headlined by the addition of Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, according to AVweb. Embraer said the Phenom 300EV will be the largest business jet equipped with the system, according to AVweb and AVITRADER. The aircraft carries a list price of $13,995,000, according to AeroXplorer and Corporate Jet Investor.
What We Know
Safety systems. Garmin Emergency Autoland can activate automatically or manually following pilot incapacitation and complete a fully automated landing, according to AVweb and AVITRADER. The Phenom 300EV also adds a class-exclusive Autobrake for takeoffs and landings, a Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), and an Emergency Descent Mode, according to AeroXplorer.
Performance. The jet’s maximum range grows to 2,055 nautical miles, up from 2,010 nautical miles on the Phenom 300E, according to AVweb. It has a high-speed cruise of 464 knots, can operate from runways as short as 3,209 feet, cruises at up to 45,000 feet, seats up to 10 passengers, and is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535E1 engines, according to AeroXplorer. Embraer also raised the aircraft’s maximum zero-fuel weight, adding around 430 pounds of payload capacity, according to AVITRADER.
Avionics and systems. The Phenom 300EV features an upgraded Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck with 3D taxiway routing, runway-occupancy alerts, synthetic-vision guidance, FANS 1/A+ datalink, RNP AR 0.3 approach capability, a new inertial reference system and autothrottle, according to AVweb. A new Embraer-developed Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller integrates rudder-by-wire functionality, according to AVITRADER. The aircraft comes with factory-installed Gogo Galileo low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity, with Starlink available as an aftermarket installation, according to AVweb.
Cabin. Updates include a vacuum lavatory, improved cabin temperature controls, and an air-ionization system, according to AVweb.
Certification and deliveries. Embraer is targeting triple certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA, and Europe’s EASA in 2026, according to Corporate Jet Investor, with initial deliveries expected in 2028, according to AVweb.
Track record. The Phenom 300 family has delivered more than 930 aircraft since December 2009, with Embraer delivering 72 units in 2025 and 35 in the first half of 2026, according to Corporate Jet Investor.
Executive comment. Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, said, “With the new Phenom 300EV, we are raising the bar once again,” according to AVweb. He added, “Through purposeful innovations combining enhanced safety technology, amplified performance, and thoughtful cabin refinements, we have introduced meaningful advancements that make flying more intuitive, seamless and enjoyable,” according to AeroXplorer.
What We Don’t Know
Embraer has not disclosed international pricing outside the $13,995,000 U.S. list price, nor has it said whether current Phenom 300E owners will have any retrofit path to the new Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller or Autobrake system. The exact certification date within 2026 has not been finalized, and none of the reporting on the launch specifies where Embraer held the unveiling event.