Praetor 500 — Charter and Specification Guide
Embraer Praetor 500: Midsize jet, 7 to 9 typical charter seating, 3,340 nm published published maximum range. Production status: In production.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Midsize jet
- Typical charter seating — 7 to 9
- Published maximum range — 3,340 nm published
- Cabin height — 6 ft
- Cabin width — 6 ft 10 in
- Baggage — 150 cu ft
The Praetor 500 in service
The Praetor 500 is the midsize member of Embraer's Praetor line, sharing cabin cross-section and avionics with the larger 600 on a shorter fuselage. Full standing height in a midsize jet remains its main selling point.
For Gulf regional work its published 3,340 nm range covers everything from internal Saudi sectors to Levant and South Asian legs with reserves and a full cabin.
Missions the type is used for
- Regional business travel with a flat floor and full standing height
- Hot-and-high departures at full payload
Route examples that suit its legs
- Riyadh to Dubai
- Dubai to Karachi
- Amman to Athens
Where these figures come from
All figures above are the manufacturer's published maximum values and vary by serial number, interior configuration and operating conditions. Source: https://executive.embraer.com/global/en/praetor-500. MEGA does not manufacture or represent any airframer; aircraft are arranged through registered third-party operators and availability is confirmed per aircraft and per date.
How the midsize jet class flies
Midsize jets are the working answer to three to five hour sectors: a stand-up or near stand-up cabin, an enclosed lavatory, real baggage volume and enough range to cross a region without a fuel stop. For business travel with a small team and carry-on plus checked bags, this is usually where the compromise lands well.
Cabin dimensions, not range, tend to decide the choice inside this class. Sleeping is possible on a divan but not comfortable, and long overwater sectors are better placed on a heavy or ultra-long-range cabin.
Other Praetor — midsize and super-midsize types
- Praetor 600 — In production: 4,018 nm published; super-midsize with transatlantic capability
- Legacy 450 / 500 — Out of production — still flying: Direct predecessors of the Praetor line
Chartering the Praetor 500
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Praetor 500 is arranged through registered third-party operators, so whether one can be placed on your trip depends on where an aircraft of that type is positioned, the crew's duty time, and whether the operator's approvals cover the airports and airspace involved. Where the type is not free, the desk offers the closest equivalent in the same class rather than holding a trip open.
Positioning, airport slots, handling, overnight crew costs and any de-icing or curfew constraints are priced into the quote rather than added afterwards, and every figure is confirmed against the actual aircraft and date before it is issued. We publish no rate for any type here, because an honest number depends on the aircraft, the routing and the day.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does the Praetor 500 carry?
Typical charter seating is 7 to 9. The exact figure depends on the individual aircraft's interior, since operators configure cabins differently, and on baggage — a full cabin with heavy luggage can change what the aircraft can lift out of a given runway.
How far can the Praetor 500 fly?
The published maximum range is 3,340 nm published, quoted by the manufacturer under ideal conditions with a defined payload. Real sector capability is shorter once passengers, baggage, winds, temperature and reserve fuel are applied, so the operations desk checks each leg against the specific aircraft rather than the brochure figure.
Is the Praetor 500 still in production?
Production status: In production. Status matters for parts support, cabin technology and resale, and it is stated here so no one quotes or budgets against a type that has not entered service or is no longer built.
Does MEGA operate the Praetor 500?
No. MEGA arranges flights on aircraft operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.
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