Embraer Lineage 1000: Charter a 19-Seat Jet

The Lineage 1000 in figures

The figures below are the manufacturer's and certification records, in standard conditions. Real-world performance varies with payload, weather and mission.

An airliner cabin, in five zones

This is the Lineage's number one argument: no conventional business jet offers 25.7 metres of cabin. The space divides into five genuinely separate zones, lounge, dining room, work area, bedroom, that actually close off. The most common charter layouts offer a bedroom with a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom, a dining area for six and club seating; some airframes add a shower. The 7,000 ft cabin altitude, the lowest in the category according to operators, reduces fatigue on eight-hour flights. And the 12.5 m3 baggage hold, accessible in flight, swallows a full group's luggage without compromise.

The cabin inspired a famous series of design concepts. Between 2016 and 2017, Embraer unveiled five signature interiors: the Kyoto Airship, bathed in light through panoramic windows, the Skyranch One and the Skyacht One from Eddie Sotto's studio, the latter inspired by a classic 1939 yacht, then the Manhattan and the Hollywood, Art Deco tributes to New York's golden age and 1930s cinema. Few aircraft received these exact interiors, but they illustrate what a hull of this size allows: practically anything.

What 4,600 nm really allows

The maximum range of 4,600 nm is quoted in optimal conditions. In real operations, with passengers, luggage and winds, operators plan between 4,000 and 4,300 nm. That covers non-stop routes such as Paris-Dubai, London-Dubai or Geneva-New York. Westbound Paris-New York runs close to the limit in winter: depending on winds, the operator will plan an alternate or a payload reduction, a point to discuss openly at quotation stage.

On the airport side, the Lineage 1000 is certified for 5.5-degree steep approaches by Brazil's ANAC and EASA, which opens London City, in the heart of the British capital, subject to weight and mission. Teterboro, New York, is also within reach with its 2,100-metre runways. With around 1,850 metres of take-off distance at maximum weight, it serves the vast majority of European business airports, but remains an airliner in its dimensions: very small alpine or coastal platforms will call for a more compact aircraft.

Where it sits, and against whom

The Lineage 1000 occupies a category of its own: it is the most compact of the "VIP airliners", or the most spacious of the ultra-long-range jets, depending on the viewpoint. Against the Airbus ACJ and Boeing BBJ, it offers a slightly smaller cabin and less range, but at a significantly lower hourly rate, which makes it the entry point to the category.

Against purpose-built business jets such as the Global 6000 or the Gulfstream G650, the trade-off is an honest one: those aircraft fly faster, around Mach 0.85 against Mach 0.78 in normal cruise for the Lineage, and further, up to 6,000 nm and beyond. The Lineage answers with a cabin twice the volume, genuinely separate zones and an outsized baggage hold. For a group of twelve to eighteen on an eight-hour flight, comfort wins; for four passengers in a hurry on a transatlantic crossing, a conventional ultra-long-range jet will be more efficient. Our article on heavy jets versus ultra-long-range jets details these families.

Availability and charter pricing

This is the number one point of vigilance: Embraer ended Lineage 1000E production in 2019, after around 30 aircraft delivered. The fleet available for charter is therefore limited, a handful of operators in Europe, the Middle East and the United States, and slots go quickly in high season. For this category, we recommend booking several weeks ahead, and keeping a fallback option, an ACJ or an ultra-long-range jet, in case no airframe is available on your dates.

On the budget side, broker rate cards show in the region of $12,000 to $16,000 per flight hour depending on region and season, as an indication. The final price depends above all on aircraft positioning, which often involves long positioning legs, on parking and on airport charges. As a benchmark, the list price ran at around $53 million when new. Empty leg flights in this category are rare but do exist, and our page on private jet rental costs details how the price is built.

Chartering a Lineage 1000 with IBC Aviation

IBC Aviation is an independent broker: we do not own aircraft, we compare the Lineage 1000s available from certified operators for your dates and itinerary, and we propose the most relevant option, including a competing model if the mission suits it better. A Global 6000 for a transatlantic crossing with four passengers, an ACJ for a group of thirty: our role is to put you on the right aircraft, to or from your destination. See our private jet charter page or contact our teams directly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Embraer Lineage 1000?

4,600 nm, or 8,519 km, quoted in optimal conditions. In real operations, with passengers, luggage and winds, operators plan between 4,000 and 4,300 nm. That covers non-stop routes such as Paris-Dubai or Geneva-New York; westbound Paris-New York may require a trade-off depending on winter winds, to be studied at quotation stage.

How many passengers does the Lineage 1000 carry?

Up to 19 passengers by certification, but the most common charter layouts welcome 13 to 18, spread across five separate zones: lounge, dining room, club areas and, depending on the airframe, a bedroom with a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom. The cabin is 25.7 metres long over 70 m², at airliner level.

Can the Lineage 1000 land at London City?

Yes. The Lineage 1000 is certified for 5.5-degree steep approaches by ANAC and EASA, which makes it compatible with London City, subject to weight and mission. Teterboro, New York, is also within reach. With around 1,850 metres of take-off distance at maximum weight, it serves the vast majority of European business airports, except the very smallest platforms.

How much does it cost to charter a Lineage 1000?

Broker rate cards show in the region of $12,000 to $16,000 per flight hour, as an indication, depending on region and season. The final price depends above all on aircraft positioning, parking at destination and airport charges. A precise quotation is established for each request, and the rare empty legs in this category sometimes reduce the bill.

Is the Lineage 1000 still in production?

No. Embraer ended Lineage 1000E production in 2019, after around 30 aircraft delivered, to concentrate on the Praetor and Phenom families. The aircraft remains available for charter from a handful of operators in Europe, the Middle East and the United States, but its rarity means booking several weeks ahead and keeping a fallback option.