A collage of the exterior and interior of an Embraer Praetor 600 on display at EBACE in Geneav, May 2024
The exterior and interior of an Embraer Praetor 600.
  • The Embraer Praetor 600 is a $21 million super-midsize business jet.
  • Embraer calls it the most technogically advanced jet in its class.
  • See inside the $21 million aircraft that's fully fly-by-wire and has touchscreen cabin controls.

Brazilian firm Embraer is the third-biggest manufacturer of civil aircraft behind Airbus and Boeing.

It found its start focusing on military aircraft, before expanding into regional airliners and business jets.

This array of divisions and their history paved the way for technological developments which have made its business jets some of the most popular.

In May, Business Insider toured an Embraer Praetor 600 at an aviation conference in Switzerland. The manufacturer extols it as the most technologically advanced jet in its class.

With features like full fly-by-wire controls and high-efficiency particulate air filters, here's what the $21 million jet is like.

The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize business jet, capable of flying over 4,600 miles and with a top speed of 536 mph.
An Embraer Praetor 600, operated by Air Hamburg, is taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on June 27, 2023
The Praetor 600 is among the most-advanced midsize business jets on the market.
Business Insider toured a Praetor 600 on display at EBACE, Europe's biggest business aviation conference, in Geneva.
A side view of the front of an Embraer Praetor 600
The Praetor 600 was one of dozens of business jets on show at EBACE.
In the flight deck, you can see the sidesticks that control the fly-by-wire technology, which Embraer initially developed for its military aircraft.
The cockpit of an Embraer Praetor 600
The flight deck of the Praetor 600 includes sidesticks for the flight crew to control the jet.

Instead of mechanical flight controls, fly-by-wire uses computer-controlled systems to process the pilots' input. It means better fuel efficiency as there are fewer parts and lighter wires, plus simpler maintenance.

Embraer's Phenom 300 also uses some fly-by-wire technology, but the Praetor 600 is fully fly-by-wire — the only super-midsize business jet to be so.

Another interesting tech feature can be seen on the nose, the enhanced flight vision system, which helps pilots land in low-visibility conditions.
A close up fo the nose and EFVS of an Embraer Praetor 600
The enhanced flight vision system is built into the Praetor's nose.
Inside, there's a relatively spacious galley that includes a sink ...
The galley on an Embraer Praetor 600 include brochures and candies
The galley also included candy, flowers, and some documentation detailing specs for the Praetor 600.
... plus an oven, microwave, and fridge.
The galley of an Embraer Praetor 600 shows microwave ovens
The galley has everything you need for your flight.
The 6-foot tall cabin has room for nine passengers, plus a HEPA filtration system.
The cabin as viewed from the aisle of an Embraer Praetor 600
In some smaller jets, most adults can't stand fully upright, but that's not a problem in the Praetor 600.

The cabin is also pressurized to an altitude of 5,800 feet, helping ease the effects of jet lag.

Some of the ceiling panels store oxygen masks in case of emergency. Attached with electromagnets, they appear flush with the interior.
An open panel showing an oxygen mask stowed away, on board
Saving space is paramount on a smaller plane like the Praetor 600.
And next to the air vents, there are small touchscreens showing information about the flight.
A fan, light, and small screen on an Embraer Praetor 600
Information such as how long remains of the flight is displayed on the screen.
There were actually several touchscreens, like this control panel tucked away in a stowage area.
A small control panel and a stowage area next to a seat on an Embraer Praetor 600
Things like lighting can be controlled by the screens.
All the seats face opposite another one, with a table that pops out from the ledge ...
Two seats viewed from the side on an Embraer Praetor 600
Face-to-face seats make for easier conversations between passengers.
... As seen here, set up for a meal.
A table laid out with plates cutlery and napkins on board an Embraer Praetor 600
The Praetor 600's seat setup allows for an intimate dining experience.
Plus there's the three-seater divan that can be used as a bed.
A divan on an Embraer Praetor 600
With the Praetor 600 able to undertake flights of seven hours or more, a comfortable place to sleep is an essential.

At about 55 dB, the Praetor 600 has one of the quietest cabins on the market. That's aided by the absence of an emergency exit behind the divan, where noise could come through the moldings.

Above the divan and at the front of the cabin were small TVs that displayed flight information.
A screen shows a model airplane and journey information on board an Embraer Praetor 600
The Praetor 600's screens allow passengers to track the progress of their flight.
And in the aft, there's a compact bathroom.
The bathroom on board an Embraer Praetor 600
Journeys on the Praetor 600 can be up to 4,620 miles, so a bathroom is essential.

The toilet can also be used as a seat, and drawers under the sink provide extra storage space.

A small door in the bathroom means passengers can access a stowage area midflight.
A cargo stowage area on an Embraer Praetor 600
Getting to your bag mid-flight can be very useful indeed.
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