Embraer Delivers South Korea's First Praetor 600

Embraer Praetor 600
Credit: Embraer

Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600 business jet to South Korea and sent it the country’s Flight Inspection Services Center.

The jet manufacturer collaborated with Aerodata AG, a German prime contrator and flight-inspection equipment manufacturer to gain this first type certification and delivery to South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Seoul Regional Office Aviation Flight Inspection Center.

“Embraer is proud to support South Korea’s Flight Inspection Center in their mission to enhance the safety and efficiency of their airspace,” says Bosco da Costa Jr., president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

According to Embraer, the Praetor 600 is equipped with Aerodata’s AeroFIS flight-inspection system and will be used for commissioning, periodic and special inspections. According to Aviation Week data, the aircraft arrived in South Korea in late September, following a 14-month completion by Aerodata in Singapore.

The upgrades made by Aerodata are designed to assist flight operators in maintaining and calibrating air-navigation systems across the country. The Praetor 600 offers a range of 4,018 nm and features a full fly-by-wire control suite. 

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy Kariuki is Associate Editor for Business Aviation, based in Atlanta. Before joining Aviation Week in April 2023, Jeremy served as a writer for FLYING Magazine, FreightWaves and the Center for Sustainable Journalism.