Phenom 300E cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300E? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.
- Class
- Business Jets
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
- Seats
- 10
- Max range
- 2,010 nm
Your assumptions
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Where the money goes (annual)
- Other$1,387,293
- Maintenance$520,000
- Fuel$480,000
- Crew$280,000
- Insurance$90,000
The complete ownership & ROI analysis
The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.
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An account shows cost per flight hour and annual cost. Membership adds the five-year ROI, financing, charter economics, NPV/IRR and report exports.
These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the Phenom 300E, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the Phenom 300E page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the Phenom 300E
The Embraer Phenom 300E is the best-selling light jet in the world, a position it has held for more than a decade. That sales record is no accident: it has become the default airframe for fractional and charter fleets as well as private owners, thanks to a combination of cabin comfort, performance and operating economics that competitors have struggled to match.
It cruises at around 464 knots — fast for the category — with roughly 2,010 nautical miles of range and certification to 45,000 feet, and it is approved for single-pilot operation. The standout feature is the cabin: an oval cross-section that is taller and wider than direct rivals, with a flat floor, a genuine airstair door and a large baggage hold. The Prodigy Touch flight deck, built on Garmin G3000, brings modern touchscreen automation that keeps single-pilot workload manageable.
For a new buyer or charter operator prioritising passenger experience, resale demand and proven fleet economics, the Phenom 300E is the logical choice in the light-jet class. Its main competitor is the Cessna Citation CJ4; operators already invested in the Citation ecosystem may favour that aircraft for continuity, but on cabin and resale the Phenom typically wins the comparison. As with any jet, confirm that the closest authorised service centre and parts supply support your home base — fleet size gives the Phenom a large global parts pool, which is a real operational advantage.
Phenom 300E cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a Phenom 300E?
Total cost of ownership for the Phenom 300E depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.
What is the Phenom 300E's operating cost per flight hour?
Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a business jets with turbofan powerplant, the Phenom 300E sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.
What are the biggest costs of owning a Phenom 300E?
Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a business jets like the Phenom 300E, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a Phenom 300E?
At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the Phenom 300E tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these Phenom 300E cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the Phenom 300E or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.
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