Super Midsize Jet Comparison: Embraer Praetor 600 Vs Gulfstream G280

Due to their increased luggage capacity, extended range, incredible performance, super midsize jets are some of the most popular options for private jet charters.  

Offering convenience and comfort to business travellers and discerning holidaymakers alike, jets such as the Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 are two of the finest and most desirable examples available.

Here we take a deeper look at both and investigate just what makes them so suitable for so many private jet charters across the globe.

Embraer Praetor 600

The Embraer Praetor 600 is one of the most technologically advanced super-midsize business jet in the world.With best-in-class range, exceptional cabin comfort, and highly impressive performance in a range of conditions, the Praetor 600 offers valuable flexibility to charter clients.

Powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E engines, each producing 7,528 lbs of thrust, The Embraer Praetor 600 has a cruising speed of more than 860km/h and a range of 7441, nearly 1500km more than its predecessor.

The combination of this performance and range with turbulence-reducing technology makes the Praetor 600 capable of highly comfortable non-stop flights from London to New York or Dubai.

Passengers flying journeys of this length do not have to limit their luggage either because the Praetor 600’s offers the capacity for them to bring up to eight suitcases along with their carry-on luggage.

The Inside Story

The Embraer Praetor 600’s technologically advanced cabin makes it an ideal option for private jet charter passengers who want to work, hold business meetings, and relax.

Its spacious cabin features state-of-the-art technology and comfortable seats that can be converted into flat beds, while standard HEPA filters maintain cool and clean air quality.

The aircraft normally seats either eight passengers in two sets of club seats, or nine with a three-seat divan replacing two single seats at the rear.

It offers excellent amenities and luggage capacity compared to competitors such as the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Cessna Citation Longitude.

Gulfstream G280

The Gulfstream G280 is a Supermidsize jet renowned worldwide for phenomenal performance allied to impressive range.

While it cruises slower and can fly less distance than the Embraer Praetor, it outperforms rivals from Cessna, Bombardier, and Hawker in both regards.

The G280 is also certified for steep-approach operations, which means it is extremely well-suited to airports with short runways, those at high altitudes, and for flying in low-visibility conditions.

A superb balance between flight capabilities and cabin comfort has made the G280 very popular for charter flights on routes such as London to New York or Dubai to Singapore.

The external baggage compartment can hold up to 10 suitcases which makes it a favourite for private jet charter passengers. Similarly, the combination of innovative wing design and engine technology makes it extremely fuel-efficient, reducing the aircraft’s operational costs to the benefit of charter fliers.

The Inside Story

The G280’s cabin is usually configured to seat eight or 10 people, and each of the passengers has in-flight access to the 120 ft³ baggage compartment offering the utmost convenience at all times.

With an interior that is larger than conventional jets in the class, including a large galley and an enclosed lavatory, nineteen of Gulfstream’s signature oval-shaped panoramic windows let in

Accommodating its passengers in a Club 4 formation, three-seater sofa and two additional seats, ultra-modern technology to create a near silent cabin environment, ideal for those who wish to sleep, relax, or work productively during their journey.

With two living areas and seats that can configured for five passengers to sleep on lie-flat beds, the Gulfstream G280 provides the ideal balance of style and substance to offer one of the most complete aircraft in the Super Midsize jet class.

Both the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G280 are exceptional aircraft for private jet charters. Their range, performance, and cabin technology ensure that longer trips can be completed in complete comfort without needing to sacrifice time dedicated to work.

Here at SHY Aviation, we have access to the finest aircraft on the market, and our team of global private aviation specialists are available around the clock to provide you with a solution tailored to your individual requirements.

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