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Embraer Praetor 500/600

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationBusiness
Final assembly Sao Jose dos Campos (Prof Urbano E Stumpf)
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Twin turbofan midsize and mid-light business jets. Latest models are improved versions Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. Also includes P600 AEW (Airborne Early Warning).

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Embraer Legacy 450 2007 / 2013 2020 Baseline variant.
Embraer Legacy 500 2007 / 2012 2021 Larger business jet baseline variant.
Embraer Praetor 500 2018 / 2018 Upgraded Legacy 450 variant.
Embraer Praetor 600 2018 / 2018 Upgraded from Legacy 500.

Recent news

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600

Supply chain

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Design Design (1) Design Software (1)
Components Electrical Components (2) Lighting (1) Mechanical Components (3) Passive Electronic Components (1) Structural Components (1) Valves (1) Windows & Glass (2)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (5) Cabin Interiors (5) Crew Seating (1) Environmental Systems (5) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (6) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (1) Safety & Security Systems (1) Weapons Systems (1)
Avionics Communications (Airborne) (4) Flight and Data Management (3) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (4) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (2)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (1) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (2) Engine Components (2) Engines (1)
Production Manufacturing Services (1) Measurement (1) Technical Consultants (1) Tooling (1)
Testing Test Equipment (1)
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Design / Design

Designworks, A BMW Group Company Analysis Interior Design Services: Interiors design (Legacy 450)

Design / Design Software

Dassault Systemes Analysis | News Product Lifecycle Management: Digital Factory 3D PLM platform; Computer-aided Design: CATIA V5 design software (Legacy 450)

Components / Electrical Components

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Analysis | News Electric Power Controllers: Windshield heater controller
Safran Electrical & Power HQ Analysis | News Wire Harnesses: Electrical harnesses

Components / Lighting

Collins Aerospace, Interior Lighting Analysis Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: LED cabin lighting (Legacy 500)

Components / Mechanical Components

Industrial Tube Company LLC Analysis | News Manifolds & Ducts: Low pressure ducting for environmental control system, inc. composite ducting & plenums, elastomeric hoses & connectors, water/air separators, rigid & flexible noise attenuators
RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH Analysis Mechanical Fittings: Interior rods (450/500)
SKF Group Analysis | News Engine Control Quadrants: Thrust lever (Legacy 500)

Components / Passive Electronic Components

TTTech Computertechnik AG Analysis | News Data Bus: Time-triggered protocol (TTP) data bus for fly-by-wire system (through Parker Aerospace); for flight control computer (through BAE Systems)

Components / Structural Components

California Drop Forge, Inc. Analysis Metal & Alloy Forgings: Closed die forgings

Components / Valves

Components / Windows & Glass

GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Analysis Windows: Passenger windows
PPG Transparencies Analysis | News Windows: Cockpit windows

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Ducommun AeroStructures Analysis | News Aircraft Control Surfaces: Ailerons & spoilers; Aircraft Doors: Tailcone & fuselage doors
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics OH Analysis Radomes:
SKF Group Analysis | News Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Rudder pedals (Legacy 500)
SLCA Analysis | News Aircraft Control Surfaces: Tail rudders & elevators
Sonaca SA Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Rear fuselage panels

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Collins Aerospace, Business Jet Products Analysis Passenger Seating: Executive seats & divans (Legacy 500)
F. List GmbH Analysis | News Cabinets: For FACC
FACC AG Analysis | News Aircraft Interiors: Interior furnishings & linings
Honeywell Aerospace, Cabin Management Systems & Services Analysis | News Cabin Management Systems: Ovation Select audio/video & cabin management system
Ingenio Aerospace Inc. Analysis | News Inflight Entertainment: Cabin tablet arms (Praetor 500/600), optional

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc. Analysis Water Systems: Potable water system
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis | News Waste Water Systems: Vacuum waste water system (Legacy 500)
Donaldson Company, Aerospace & Defense Analysis | News Air Filters: HEPA cabin air filtration system
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Air Conditioning Equipment: Air conditioning system (Legacy 500)
TAT Technologies Ltd. Analysis | News Cooling Systems: Pre-cooler heat exchanger; pack back-up heat exchanger

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Eaton Aerospace, Fuel & Motion Control Division Analysis Fluid Conveyance Systems: Hydraulic system control module

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. Analysis | News Landing Gear Controls: Landing gear & hydraulic control units
Eaton Aerospace, Actuation Systems Division Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose wheel steering system; landing gear extension & retraction system
Eaton Electrical Sensing & Controls Division Analysis Landing Gear Controls: Landing gear control & indication system
Fokker Landing Gear Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear parts for Embraer 500
Héroux-Devtek Inc. Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear structure & actuation (Legacy 500)
Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Analysis | News Aircraft Wheels: 14" main wheel & 6" nose wheel (Legacy 500); Carbon Brakes: (Legacy 500); Brake-by-Wire Systems:

Airframe Systems / Oxygen Systems & Equipment

Intertechnique Analysis Oxygen Systems:

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

VisionSafe Corporation Analysis Safety Equipment: Emergency vision assurance system (EVAS) (option, Praetor 500/600)

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI) Analysis | News Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: AEW radar, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and electronic systems and system integration

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: Talon radio for I-X variant of 500
Gogo Business Aviation Analysis | News Airborne Communication Systems: ATG 5000 high-speed wireless internet option, and AVANCE L5 for 4G networking
Rockwell Collins - ICG Analysis | News Airborne Communication Systems: Datalink capable Iridium Communications Systems
Viasat Inc. Analysis | News Airborne Communication Systems: Ka-band business aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) system using Viasat’s Global Aero Terminal 5510

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

BAE Systems Platform Solutions Analysis | News Automatic Flight Control Systems: Flight control computers (for Parker) (Legacy 450/500)
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Avionics Management Systems: Pro Line Fusion avionics (Legacy/Praetor 500)
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Analysis | News Data Acquisition Systems: Acra KAM-500 data acquisition system, multi-role recorder & network switch subsystems (Legacy 500)

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS): EVS-3000 multi-spectral enhanced vision system (Legacy 450/500); Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS): Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) (optional on Praetor 500 and 600) ; Weather Mapping Radar: TWR-850 Doppler weather radar (Legacy 500)

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Head-Up Displays: HGS-3500 head up guidance system (Legacy 450/500); Moving Maps: Airport moving map (Legacy 500)
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis | News Air Data Computers: SmartProbe air data system (Phenom 300)
Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH Analysis | News Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: Fibre-optic, gyro-compassing LCR-100 AHRS (through Rockwell Collins); APS4000 AHRS (Legacy 450)
Rosen Aviation LLC Analysis | News LCD Displays: 17.5C, 19", 24" bulkhead, 32" credenza, 10.1" galley controller, 10.1" personal display, 4.7" Personal Control Unit (PCU) (Praetor 500 and 600 via Honeywell Aerospace)

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Honeywell Aerospace, Sensor & Guidance Products Analysis Inertial Components & Systems: Laseref VI inertial reference system (Praetor 500)
Jeppesen Analysis Onboard Airport Navigation Systems: Charts and maps (Legacy 450)

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Auxiliary Power Units: 36-150 APU (Legacy 450/500)

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Saft Analysis | News Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: 443CH1 ULM (Praetor 500 and 600)

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

ECE Analysis Power Distribution Equipment: Primary & secondary electrical power distribution system; power contactors
Parker Meggitt Avrillé (Artus) Analysis Emergency Generators: Electrical power generation

Power Systems / Engine Components

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Engine Mounts:
Safran Nacelles Le Havre Analysis | News Thrust Reversers: Thrust reversers

Production / Manufacturing Services

Production / Measurement

Advanced Integration Technology (was Nova-Tech Engineering) Analysis Mechanical Alignment Equipment: Fuselage alignment system

Production / Technical Consultants

AKAER Analysis Engineering Design Services: Development of structures - center fuselage, wing stub, rear fuselage and pylon. Systems - special FTI. Electrical - harness routing and installation, wiring diagram, harness routing and installation FTI wiring diagram FTI.

Production / Tooling

Advanced Integration Technology (was Nova-Tech Engineering) Analysis Jigs & Fixtures: Wing to fuse join jig; door assembly fixtures

Testing / Test Equipment

WTI (was Wineman Technology Inc.) Analysis Hydraulic Test Equipment: Hydraulic system integrator test rig; DC motor pump test stand (Legacy 500)
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