N659UP

The airframe bearing tail number N659UP is an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 built in 2016 with serial number 50500355. The aircraft is owned by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC (a corporate owner) and is U.S. registered. Acquired into the Wheels Up fleet as a corporate/charter asset, this specific Phenom 300 reflects a mid-2010s build in the popular light‑jet category. Valuation records list the airframe at $9,382,271, indicating a market position consistent with late-model, well-equipped light business jets.

The cabin of this Phenom 300 follows a typical executive configuration: a 6–8 place executive club/semi-club layout with belted lavatory and small galley, optimized for short- to mid-range business missions and ad hoc charter operations. Avionics are fitted with the Embraer Prodigy Touch (Garmin G3000-based) suite, supporting advanced flight management, touchscreen controls and integrated situational awareness for single‑ or two‑pilot operations. With a 2,010 nm range and cruise speeds around 453 kts, the aircraft is routinely suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and regional international hops. Engine choice—twin PW535E1 turbofans—aligns operational planning with established Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance networks and typical light‑jet engine support programs.

The Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 sits in the high-performing light jet niche, prized for a combination of speed, range and cabin utility relative to older light‑jet designs. Its performance figures—high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft ceiling—help it compete for owner/operators and charter providers seeking fast point‑to‑point travel for small passenger groups. Late‑model examples like this 2016 airframe with premium avionics typically retain stronger resale value and charter appeal; however, buyers and operators should account for ongoing maintenance, avionics support and engine program costs when comparing lifecycle economics to peer types.