N980J

This entry concerns airframe N980J, an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 built in 2015 with manufacturer's serial number 50000366. The aircraft was manufactured by Embraer S.A. and is recorded as registered in the US, with current ownership by MS AVIATION SERVICES LLC (an LLC based in Jacksonville, FL, US). The airframe presents as an executive-class very light jet in typical operating condition for its model year, with an estimated market value recorded at $3,300,000. Registration and ownership are held on the U.S. civil registry under the listed LLC, reflecting standard corporate ownership for business and charter operations.

The cabin of N980J is fitted in a typical executive layout offering a pilot plus four to six passenger seating arrangement, configured as 1+5 or 1+6 executive club seating depending on operator preference. The flight deck is equipped with the Embraer Prodigy Touch avionics suite (Garmin-based), supporting single-pilot operations in many regulatory environments and offering integrated flight management and situational awareness for short- to mid-range missions. Typical missions for this airframe include corporate point-to-point travel, light charter work, and regional business trips within the aircraft’s 1,178 nm range and cruise speed of 390 kts; base of operations is consistent with the owner’s location in Jacksonville, FL, US. Maintenance considerations align with common Phenom 100 practices, including oversight of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E engines and avionics software updates for the Prodigy Touch suite.

The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 occupies the very light jet segment, offering efficient short-haul performance with a ceiling of 41,000 ft and a high cruise speed relative to turboprops and light turbofan competitors. Competing models in its class include entry-level jets from other manufacturers that target owner-operators and fractional/charter operators seeking low operating costs and modern avionics. Resale and market demand for a 2015 Phenom 100 with Garmin-based Prodigy Touch and dual PW617F-E engines is influenced by maintenance history, avionics currency, and paint/interior condition; the listed value of $3,300,000 reflects these factors for the described configuration.