N498QS

This entry describes airframe N498QS, an Embraer-built light jet delivered as an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E with manufacturer serial number 50500917. The aircraft is owned and operated by EMBRAER EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC, a corporation based in Melbourne, FL, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe's corporate ownership has been continuous under Embraer’s executive aviation division, and its condition and outfitting reflect factory specification standards for a purpose-configured executive transport. Valued at approximately $9,650,000, this specific Phenom 300E presents as an eight-place, executive-configured example maintained to OEM operator expectations.

The cabin for N498QS is a factory-style 8-place executive layout (typical NetJets/Embraer configuration) designed for short- to mid-range business missions and corporate shuttle duties. Avionics are fitted with the Embraer Prodigy Touch (Garmin-based) suite, supporting advanced flight management, situational awareness, and modern pilot interfaces consistent with Part 91/135 operations. Typical missions for this airframe would include interstate business travel and point-to-point regional trips within the aircraft’s 2,010 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 464 kts. As a manufacturer-owned, corporate-registered aircraft, maintenance and records are aligned with OEM programs and warranty-support structures, reducing variability in upkeep and resale condition.

The Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E occupies the high-performance light jet niche, offering a combination of speed, range, and cabin comfort that competes with models from Cessna and HondaJet equivalents. With twin PW535E1 powerplants delivering 3,478 lbf each and a 45,000 ft service ceiling, the type is attractive to buyers seeking efficient regional connectivity and rapid cruise performance. Market demand for factory-configured executive examples like N498QS tends to favor corporate and fractional operators, and resale considerations commonly reflect avionics fit, maintenance provenance, and OEM ownership history.