Although Embraer is one of the largest and most dominant aircraft manufacturers on the planet, the Brazil-based company is typically known for its airliners and large-cabin business jets. However, in the last decade, the highly respected manufacturer has enthusiastically entered both the very light jet and light jet categories with their brand new Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 models. Announced in 2005, first flying in 2008, and receiving full certification by 2010, the Phenom 300 is as modern as business jets come. Travelers who have enjoyed Embraer aircraft in the past will feel at home in the smaller, more efficient Phenom 300. Innovation and an attention to detail are most evident in its interior, with a state-of-the-art cockpit and the sleek design characteristics that Embraer has become known for. Able to carry up to nine passengers in a high-density seating configuration and seven passengers in a more comfortable arrangement, the Phenom 300 is a diverse aircraft with infinite potential and is sure to become a major contender in the light jet marketplace.