N494BA

This entry describes airframe N494BA, an Embraer Phenom 300 built in 2011 with serial number 50500085. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by M G AIR TRANSPORT LLC, a corporate owner based in Newport, NC, US. The airframe presents a modern executive configuration and an avionics fit consistent with midlife upgrades; the listed market value is $7,578,627. Registry and ownership history centers on corporate operation from Newport, North Carolina, and there are no other publicly noted transfers recorded in the provided data.

The cabin is configured in a nine-seat executive layout with a belted lavatory and a forward two-place divan, reflecting an emphasis on executive transport and flexible seating for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Avionics are built around the Embraer Prodigy Flight Deck with a Garmin G1000 NXi upgrade, Garmin GFC-700 autopilot and three 12.4" AMCLD displays, indicating a modern glass cockpit and enhanced situational awareness for crew. With a cruise speed of 444 kts and a range of 2,010 nm, typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional to trans-regional business trips originating from its operator base in Newport, NC, US. The combination of the PW535E engines and the avionics upgrade points to mid-life modernization choices that can affect maintenance planning and operational availability for the owning corporation.

This airframe belongs to the Embraer Phenom 300 family produced by Embraer S.A., a light business jet class characterized here by a 45,000 ft ceiling and high cruise speed. The nine-seat executive interior and the stated value of $7,578,627 reflect its positioning for corporate and charter use where cabin capacity and speed are prioritized. Avionics modernization such as the Garmin G1000 NXi and GFC-700 autopilot can support continued operator demand and may influence resale valuation and maintenance cycles for this specific serial-numbered airframe.