Embraer Phenom 300E Review: Why This $11M Jet Has Been #1 for 13 Consecutive Years

Thirteen consecutive years as the world's best-selling light jet. Not a coincidence. Not marketing. Just a jet that keeps winning — on specs, on cabin quality, on performance, and on value. In this video, we go section by section through everything that matters about the Embraer Phenom 300E. The engines. The cockpit. The cabin. The real numbers behind the cost of ownership. And the honest pros and cons no one else is willing to say out loud. This is the most complete Phenom 300E review on YouTube. No fluff. Just the full picture. ✈️ WHAT WE COVER: Chapter 1: History & Background — How the Phenom 300 became a dynasty, and what the E upgrade actually changed Chapter 2: The Engines — Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 turbofans, 3,478 lbs thrust each, FADEC, noise performance Chapter 3: Performance & Range — Mach 0.80 cruise, 2,010 nm range, 45,000 ft ceiling, 3,209 ft takeoff distance Chapter 4: Cockpit & Avionics — Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch: SVT, SurfaceWatch, ROAAS (a world first), single-pilot certification Chapter 5: The Cabin — Oval Lite® cross-section, 17 ft 2 in length, executive seating, noise insulation, flush gaspers Chapter 6: Real Cost of Ownership — $10,995,000 list price, annual fixed + variable costs, charter revenue offset strategy Chapter 7: Who Is This Jet For? — Owner-pilot, corporate flight dept, charter operator, the upgrader Chapter 8: Honest Pros & Cons — The wins and the real trade-offs, no spin ✈️ PHENOM 300E QUICK SPECS: Engine: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 turbofan Thrust: 3,478 lbs per engine | 6,956 lbs combined Max Cruise Speed: 464 knots | Mach 0.80 — fastest single-pilot jet in production Range: 2,010 nautical miles (NBAA IFR) Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft Takeoff Distance: 3,209 ft | Landing Distance: 2,220 ft Cabin Length: 17 ft 2 in | Width: 5 ft 1 in | Height: 4 ft 11 in Avionics: Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch (3 × 14.1" touchscreens) Passengers: Up to 9 (10 with belted lav) Pilot Certification: Single-pilot certified New List Price (2025): $10,995,000 Best-Selling Light Jet: 13 consecutive years 🔔 Subscribe to elitolux for the most detailed private jet deep-dives, head-to-head comparisons, and luxury aviation content on YouTube. New videos every week. 👇 DROP A COMMENT: Which jet should we review next? Tell us below. 📩 Business enquiries: [email protected] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All specifications and pricing based on publicly available information from Embraer, Garmin, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and industry sources at the time of filming. Prices subject to change. #Phenom300E #EmbraerPhenom300E #PrivateJet #LightJet #Embraer