N468SF
Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100
Embraer S.A. (Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.)
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1178 NM
Range
390 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-01| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to VIVID AVIATION LLC; standard/normal airworthiness. Certificate action recorded 2023-03-01; airworthiness dated 2019-10-17; registration expires 2030-03-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E (1820 lbf each)
- Range: 1178 nm
- Cruise: 390 kts
- Seats: 6
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive 4-passenger layout reported (owner configuration); forward refreshment center; aft lavatory (non-belted in some reports) 2020 refurbishment reported (Hillaero Center): leather seating, sheepskin-covered crew seats, refreshed cabin finishes Avionics: Embraer Prodigy Flight Deck (Garmin-derived, multi-screen), GFC-700 autopilot, GTX transponder, TCAS I
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N468SF, an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 built in 2011 with manufacturer serial 50000237. The airplane is operated by and registered to VIVID AVIATION LLC, a corporation based in La Jolla, CA, US, and carries United States registration. Registry records show the airframe remained in owner/operator hands following manufacture, with the ownership recorded as VIVID AVIATION LLC upon entry into U.S. civil registry. Condition and valuation highlights specific to this airframe are not published in the supplied data.
The airframe is fitted in an executive layout reported as a 4-passenger configuration for owner operations, with a forward refreshment center and an aft lavatory that has been reported as non-belted in some sources. Avionics aboard this Phenom 100 include the Embraer Prodigy Flight Deck (a Garmin-derived, multi-screen suite) with a GFC-700 autopilot, GTX transponder, and TCAS I, supporting typical single-pilot or two-pilot light-jet operation. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would be short to mid-range executive hops within its 1,178 nm capability and cruise speed near 390 kts, often operated from the owner’s La Jolla, California base for regional business travel. Maintenance considerations for this specific airplane follow Phenom 100 schedules and engine-specific checks for the PW617F-E pair; any non-belted lavatory fittings would be noted in interior configuration records.
The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 occupies the entry-level light bizjet niche, offering a high cruise speed and relatively high ceiling for its class, which appeals to owner-operators and charter brokers seeking fast regional capability. Competing models include other light jets with similar mission profiles; the Phenom’s modern Garmin-derived Prodigy cockpit and PW617 series engines are selling points in resale and charter markets. Buyers and operators typically weigh operating economics, avionics suite commonality, and interior configuration (such as the 4-passenger executive layout in this airframe) when assessing maintenance budgeting and remarketing potential.