Flexjet receives first Embraer Praetor 600E delivery with smart windows

Flexjet has taken delivery of the first Embraer Praetor 600E as the exclusive fleet launch customer under a historic 182-aircraft order.

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Flexjet has officially taken delivery of its first Embraer Praetor 600E, making the company the exclusive fleet launch customer for the new aircraft. Through this milestone delivery, Flexjet is introducing Embraer's revolutionary Smart Window technology to the private aviation market while pairing breakthrough technology with industry-leading performance. Flexjet aims to jumpstart the new program quickly, with 12 Praetor 600E aircraft scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year.[1][2]

This initial handover represents a key component of a historic $7 billion purchase agreement between Flexjet and Embraer. The comprehensive contract covers a total of 182 Embraer private jets, featuring a diverse lineup that includes the Praetor 600E, the Praetor 500E, and the Phenom 300E aircraft to expand and modernize the operator's fleet.[1][2]

The arrival of the Praetor 600E further deepens the relationship between the two aviation companies, continuing a legacy of more than 20 years of collaboration. Throughout this 20-plus-year history, Flexjet has repeatedly served as the fleet launch customer for Embraer's most innovative aircraft offerings, establishing a long track record of introducing the manufacturer's newest models and technologies into active service.[1]

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