First aircraft delivered to Flexjet features a redesigned cabin, a 42-inch display connected to external cameras and technology that can turn part of the jet into a meeting room or private cinema
Embraer has begun deliveries of a new evolution of one of its most sophisticated products. The first Praetor 600E was received by Flexjet, a company specializing in private aviation and fractional ownership, marking the entry into service of a jet aimed directly at the international premium market.
With a range of up to 7,441 kilometers, a redesigned cabin and a 42-inch 4K OLED screen integrated into the interior, the aircraft combines executive transportation features with solutions more commonly associated with luxury homes, offices and entertainment systems.
The first aircraft is part of an agreement between Embraer and Flexjet valued at up to US$7 billion. Announced in 2025, the contract includes firm orders for 182 aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer and options for another 30 units, potentially totaling 212 jets across different models.
A 42-inch “window” inside the aircraft
The feature that attracts the most attention inside the Praetor 600E is what Embraer calls the Smart Window.
Despite its name, it is not a conventional window. It is a large 42-inch 4K OLED touchscreen installed in the cabin. The system receives real-time images from three cameras positioned outside the aircraft, allowing passengers to follow the scenery during the flight on a large display.
The screen can also be used for video conferences, movies, high-resolution videos and entertainment. When combined with the optional configuration that includes a divan facing the monitor, this part of the cabin can function as a meeting room, lounge area or private cinema.
This kind of versatility illustrates how the business jet market has changed. For high-net-worth buyers and users, the cabin is no longer simply a comfortable place to travel, but increasingly functions as an extension of the office, home and entertainment environment.
Cabin redesigned for the luxury market
The Praetor 600E also received new seats developed by Embraer, as well as an updated galley area and a new cabin management system.
The Cabin Management System (CMS) allows passengers to control different functions inside the aircraft, including lighting, entertainment and other cabin settings.
Technologies planned for the new generation include Bluetooth connectivity, wireless charging, individual controls near the seats, RGB ambient lighting options and voice commands.
In practice, these are features similar to those found in connected luxury homes and cars, adapted to the requirements of an aircraft capable of remaining airborne for several hours.
São Paulo to Miami nonstop
Luxury, however, is only one part of the aircraft’s proposition. The Praetor 600E was developed to combine a sophisticated cabin with enough range to operate important international routes.
According to Embraer, the aircraft can fly 4,018 nautical miles, equivalent to 7,441 kilometers, with four passengers and fuel reserves calculated under NBAA IFR criteria.
This makes routes such as São Paulo to Miami or London to New York possible without stops, depending on operating conditions.
That capability places the model in the super-midsize category, made up of business jets designed to offer a spacious cabin and intercontinental range without reaching the dimensions and operating costs of large long-range business aircraft.
Billionaires are among the customers for this type of aircraft
The Praetor 600 is already part of the world of major corporations, business leaders and high-net-worth families.
A 2026 report published by specialist website Private Jet Card Comparisons links Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart founding family, to the Praetor 600. Aviation databases also list an Embraer aircraft from the EMB-550 family — the designation used for the Legacy 500 and Praetor 600 — in a fleet associated with the Walton family.
The information, however, should be interpreted with caution. Private jets are often registered in the names of companies, holding companies or asset-management structures, and public databases do not always make it possible to determine who exclusively uses a particular aircraft. In addition, the available association refers to the previous Praetor 600, not the new Praetor 600E now delivered to Flexjet.
Companies also appear among known operators of the model. Public records show, for example, a Praetor 600 registered to U.S. restaurant chain Chick-fil-A, illustrating how this segment serves both wealthy private owners and corporate aviation departments.
Luxury without having to buy the entire aircraft
Flexjet’s selection as the first operator also highlights another transformation in the luxury market.
The company operates under a fractional ownership model. Under this system, customers can purchase a share or contract access to a fleet of aircraft instead of necessarily buying and managing an entire jet themselves.
This reduces some of the complexities associated with direct jet ownership, such as hiring crews, maintenance, hangar costs and operational management, although it remains a service aimed at high-income customers.
For manufacturers such as Embraer, placing a new aircraft in a large fleet of this kind also increases its exposure to passengers who may later decide to purchase their own aircraft.
Technology also works to make flights more comfortable
Behind the finishes and passenger-focused equipment, the Praetor 600E uses a sophisticated electronic architecture.
The aircraft features a full fly-by-wire system, in which pilot inputs are transmitted electronically and processed by flight computers before reaching the control surfaces.
The system also includes an active turbulence reduction function. It makes small automatic corrections designed to smooth the aircraft’s movements, a particularly relevant feature on long journeys where comfort is a central part of the experience.
The cockpit also includes the Embraer Enhanced Vision System (E2VS) and the Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), which helps the crew identify situations in which the available runway distance could pose a risk during landing.
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Source and images: Embraer. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.