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Private Jet Charter — Phenom 100

VERY LIGHT JET CHARTER — BMW DESIGNWORKS INTERIOR · TALLEST & WIDEST CABIN IN ITS CLASS · ENCLOSED LAVATORY

Aircraft Profile

Phenom 100 — Private Charter Specifications

Phenom 100 private jet charter
Manufacturer Embraer (Brazil)
Aircraft Type Very Light Jet (VLJ)
Max Passengers 4–5 (standard) / up to 6 with belted lav seat
Cabin Dimensions 11 ft long × 5.1 ft wide × 4.9 ft high
Cabin Volume 282 cubic feet
Range ~1,178 nautical miles (4 pax, NBAA IFR reserves)
Flight Time ~2.5–3.5 hours
Cruise Speed 354 KTAS typical / 390 KTAS max
Engines 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E (1,695 lbf each, FADEC)
Service Ceiling 41,000 ft (reached in ~30 min)
Takeoff Distance ~3,190 ft
Stand-Up Cabin No — 4.9 ft cabin height
Flat Floor Yes
Baggage Capacity 70 cu ft unpressurized — largest in VLJ class
Interior Design BMW DesignworksUSA
Lavatory Enclosed with solid rigid door — rare in VLJ class
Notable Strengths Tallest and widest cabin in VLJ class, 70 cu ft baggage (class-leading), BMW interior, solid-door lavatory, ICAO Stage 4 quiet, first delivered Dec 2008

Why Charter an Embraer Phenom 100 Private Jet?

When Embraer approved the EMB-500 Phenom 100 in 2005 and delivered the first aircraft in December 2008, it changed a fundamental assumption of the very light jet market: that a 4-to-5-seat jet had to feel like one. The Phenom 100’s oval-section fuselage — 5.1 ft wide and 4.9 ft high makes it the tallest and widest cabin in the VLJ category by a measurable margin. More Phenom 100s were delivered than any other business aircraft in the two years following certification — a market response that validated Embraer’s bet that cabin quality mattered even at the entry-level.

BMW Designworks — Automotive Precision in a Jet Cabin

Embraer contracted BMW DesignworksUSA — the Munich-based design consultancy responsible for BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce interiors — to design the Phenom 100’s cabin from scratch. The result is a cohesive, premium interior featuring high-back leather club seats with laptop ports, individual passenger-pilot communications, oversized cabin windows that flood the space with natural light, and clean architectural lines that feel closer to a luxury automobile than a conventional light jet. The design won immediate industry acclaim and set a new standard for VLJ cabin aesthetics that competitors have been matching ever since.

Phenom 100 charter cabin

Solid-Door Enclosed Lavatory — Exceptional for a VLJ

The Phenom 100 includes a fully enclosed lavatory with a solid rigid door — a feature essentially unheard-of in the very light jet category. Most competing VLJs either omit lavatory facilities entirely or provide at best a curtained-off area. The Phenom 100’s rear lavatory provides genuine privacy on flights of 2.5 to 3.5 hours — a detail that makes the difference between a comfortable journey and a compromised one, particularly for passengers not accustomed to the limitations of smaller aircraft.

70 Cu Ft Baggage — Class-Leading by a Wide Margin

At 70 cubic feet of unpressurized baggage capacity, the Phenom 100 carries more luggage than any other VLJ. To put this in context: most competing 4-seat light jets offer 30 to 40 cu ft. The Phenom 100’s hold accommodates four large suitcases, four medium bags, and four carry-on items simultaneously — enough for a 4-passenger group traveling for a long weekend with full luggage. AirCharterService notes the baggage hold is large enough for one suitcase per passenger plus additional carry-ons. Combined with the 1.47 m × 0.74 m cabin door — unusually large for its class — loading is straightforward and unrestricted.

Phenom 100 private jet interior

Key Advantages

The VLJ That Proves Small Jets Can Be Luxurious.

BMW Designworks interior, solid-door enclosed lavatory, tallest and widest cabin in the VLJ category, 70 cu ft class-leading baggage, and 1,178 nm range — the Embraer Phenom 100 redefined what entry-level private jet charter can deliver.

BMW Interior Design

BMW DesignworksUSA — the consultancy behind BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce interiors — designed every detail of the Phenom 100 cabin. High-back leather club seats, laptop ports, and clean architectural lines create an experience that exceeds the VLJ category.

Class-Leading Cabin

At 5.1 ft wide and 4.9 ft high, the Phenom 100 has the tallest and widest cabin of any VLJ — providing measurably more personal space for each passenger than competing entry-level jets on routes of 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

70 Cu Ft Baggage

The largest baggage compartment in the VLJ class at 70 cubic feet — nearly double most competitors. Four passengers can bring full-size luggage without compromise, making the Phenom 100 practical for weekend trips and leisure travel.

Popular Missions

Top Phenom 100 Private Charter Routes

Los Angeles✈San Francisco
Short HopPhenom 100
New York✈Boston
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Miami✈Bahamas
Island CharterPhenom 100
London✈Nice
EuropeanPhenom 100

Knowledge Center

Charter a Phenom 100 — FAQ

Common questions about Phenom 100 private charter flights with Fly Tango Jets.

BMW DesignworksUSA — the Munich-based design studio responsible for BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce interiors — designed the Phenom 100 cabin. This is not a cosmetic collaboration: Embraer gave BMW Designworks responsibility for the full interior architecture including seat design, materials, lighting, window proportions, and color palette. The result is a cabin that passengers consistently describe as feeling larger and more refined than its dimensions suggest — a perception that drove the Phenom 100 to become the best-delivered business aircraft in its first two years of production.
The Phenom 100’s published NBAA IFR range with 4 passengers and reserves is 1,178 nautical miles — covering routes like Los Angeles to San Francisco, New York to Boston, Miami to Bahamas, New York to Chicago, London to Nice, and Paris to Monaco. The 100EV variant (introduced 2016) reduces weight and improves climb time, maintaining the same published range figure.
Standard configuration seats 4 passengers in club arrangement with a fifth seat possible at the front when the refreshment center is removed. A sixth passenger can use the belted lavatory seat. Charter operations typically depart with 4 to 5 passengers. The aircraft features an airstair door — an unusually convenient boarding feature for a VLJ — and a 1.47 m × 0.74 m cabin door that is oversized for its class.
Yes — the Phenom 100 has a fully enclosed rear lavatory with a solid rigid door, making it one of the very few VLJs to offer genuine lavatory privacy. This is a consistent differentiator cited by charter operators and clients as one of the key reasons to choose the Phenom 100 over competing entry-level jets.
Both are VLJ/light jet options for 4 to 6 passengers on short routes. The Phenom 100 has a wider cabin (5.1 ft vs 4 ft 9 in), a solid-door lavatory, BMW interior design, and 70 cu ft of baggage — making it the more refined passenger experience. The CJ1 offers slightly lower operating costs but narrower cabin and more basic amenities. For clients who prioritize cabin quality and luggage capacity on short-haul private charter, the Phenom 100 is the stronger choice.
Three main variants have been produced: the original Phenom 100 (2008–2013), the 100E adding multifunction spoilers and Prodigy Touch flight deck (2013–2016), and the 100EV Evolution (2016–present) reducing weight, improving hot-and-high performance, and adding Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch avionics. A 100EX was announced for 2024 as the current production model with ROAAS (Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System) — the first in its class. All variants share the same BMW-designed cabin and 1,178 nm published range.

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