Embraer and FlightSafety International have jointly unveiled a new Praetor full-flight simulator located in Orlando, Florida. This simulator has already received qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with initial training available for customers in September 2023 and recurrent training scheduled to commence in October 2023. In addition to this announcement, Embraer and FlightSafety International have disclosed plans for a fourth Praetor simulator, which will be based in Europe at a yet-to-be-announced location. This fourth simulator is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are considered the most technologically advanced aircraft in their respective categories. The Praetor 500 boasts an intercontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, making it the farthest- and fastest-flying midsize jet. Meanwhile, the Praetor 600 holds the title of the farthest-flying super-midsize jet globally, capable of nonstop flights from Paris to New York or São Paulo to Miami. With four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, it has an intercontinental range of 4,018 nautical miles.