N640AF

This article covers the specific airframe bearing registration N640AF, an Embraer-built Praetor 600 delivered in 2020 with manufacturer serial number 55020134. The aircraft was manufactured by Embraer S.A. and is recorded as owned by VELA FLIGHT 2 LLC (an LLC based in Cheyenne, WY, US), which serves as the operator/home base for regulatory and operational records. The airframe is registered in the US civil registry and carries a contemporary market valuation listed at $24,000,000. No additional transfers or historical registry events are published beyond the current ownership and basic airworthiness data.

This specific Embraer EMB-550 Praetor 600 is outfitted in an executive cabin designed to accommodate an 8–12 passenger layout, with a typical long-range configuration seating 8–9 passengers; the installed cabin configuration prioritizes extended-range comfort and reduced passenger count for maximum fuel payload and range. Avionics for the airframe are the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion suite, supporting advanced flight management, situational awareness, and integrated systems monitoring used in corporate and charter operations. Typical missions for the airframe operated from Cheyenne, WY and similar bases include transcontinental and intercontinental corporate flights within its 4,018 nm maximum range, with cruise operations at approximately 466 kts and service ceilings up to 45,000 ft. Maintenance considerations align with twin-engine business jet programs requiring Honeywell HTF7500E engine support and airframe inspections consistent with Embraer’s service guidance.

The Embraer EMB-550 Praetor 600 occupies the super-midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and high cruise speeds compared to legacy midsize types. Competing models in its class include other long‑range super‑midsize jets that emphasize low trip costs and high cruise performance. Buyer and charter demand typically favors late-model, low-cycle examples like this 2020 airframe when paired with modern avionics such as Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion and efficient Honeywell HTF7500E thrustplants. Resale and maintenance economics for this airframe reflect its relatively recent manufacture, known engine family support, and a current market valuation of $24,000,000.