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See inside the $21 million Embraer Praetor 600, one of the most advanced midsize private jets on the market

July 14, 20240
The Praetor 600 is among the most-advanced midsize business jets on the market.

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Business Insider toured a Praetor 600 on display at EBACE, Europe’s biggest business aviation conference, in Geneva.
The flight deck of the Praetor 600 includes sidesticks for the flight crew to control the jet.

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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.
The galley also included candy, flowers, and some documentation detailing specs for the Praetor 600.

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… plus an oven, microwave, and fridge.
In some smaller jets, most adults can’t stand fully upright, but that’s not a problem in the Praetor 600.

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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.
Information such as how long remains of the flight is displayed on the screen.

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There were actually several touchscreens, like this control panel tucked away in a stowage area.
Face-to-face seats make for easier conversations between passengers.

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… As seen here, set up for a meal.
With the Praetor 600 able to undertake flights of seven hours or more, a comfortable place to sleep is an essential.

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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.
Journeys on the Praetor 600 can be up to 4,620 miles, so a bathroom is essential.

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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.
Getting to your bag mid-flight can be very useful indeed.

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