Seating
13 to 19 seats across up to five zones; 19 is the certified maximum.
Embraer Lineage 1000 Private Jet Charter
An E190 airliner built as a business jet: five cabin zones, a walk-in baggage hold and London to Dubai or New York without a stop.
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- Passengers
- 13 to 19, up to 19
- Published range
- About 4,600 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.82
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 7 in
- Baggage
- 443 cu ft
- Sleeps
- 7 flat
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The Embraer Lineage 1000 for charter
An Embraer E190 airliner built from new as a business jet, for a large group who want to stay together in one cabin divided into up to five zones.
Who it suits
Thirteen to nineteen people on flights of six to eight hours: a family with staff, a company's leadership, a delegation. Every zone has full standing room, the usual layout ends in a stateroom with a queen-size bed, and much of the hold is walk-in and reachable in flight.
Against its rivals
It is smaller and shorter-legged than a Boeing Business Jet or ACJ319, but usually cheaper and lighter. A Global 7500 has far more range and a faster cruise in much less cabin. For twelve or fewer on a long leg, take the Global; for sixteen on London to Dubai, the Lineage keeps everyone together.
Where it falls short
London to Los Angeles and New York to Dubai need a stop, and it cruises a little slower than the long-range business jets. Embraer built only 28 before ending production in 2020, so few are offered for charter and cabin systems vary. Reserve early for fixed dates.
Lineage 1000 specifications
Published figures for the type. Seating, beds and connectivity vary with each aircraft's layout and operator, and we confirm them for the actual aircraft before you book.
| Specification | Lineage 1000 | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | VIP airliner | |
| Passengers | 13 to 19 typical, up to 19 | |
| Sleeping | 7 passengers flat | |
| Published range | 4,600 nm | 8,520 km |
| Speed | Up to Mach 0.82; about 472 kn in typical cruise | 874 km/h |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 7 in | 2.01 m |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 10 in | 2.69 m |
| Cabin length | 84 ft | 25.6 m |
| Baggage | 443 cu ft, in the rear hold, of which 323 cu ft is pressurised walk-in space reachable in flight | 12.5 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 6,076 ft | 1,852 m |
| Crew | Two pilots and one or two cabin attendants | |
| Connectivity | Ka-band (Honeywell JetWave) is offered as an upgrade; many aircraft still have older systems, so it varies by aircraft | |
| In service | 2009 (1000E 2013) |
Range as published: Lineage 1000E with 8 passengers at Mach 0.78 and NBAA IFR reserves; about 4,240 nm with every seat filled. On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
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Inside the Lineage 1000 cabin
A typical aircraft runs from a forward lounge and club section through a dining or conference room to a second lounge and an aft stateroom with a queen-size bed. With 6 ft 7 in of headroom and 8 ft 10 in of width, each zone feels like a room, and sixteen people can spread out on a seven-hour leg.
Sleeping
About seven sleep flat on a typical aircraft, including a queen-size bed in the stateroom.
Shower
The 1000E offered a shower with a flat floor and a window. Not every aircraft has one, so we confirm it on the aircraft quoted.
Baggage
443 cu ft in total, of which 323 cu ft is pressurised walk-in space reachable in flight: room for a group's luggage and more.
Connectivity
Ka-band Wi-Fi (Honeywell JetWave) is an available upgrade. Many aircraft still run older systems, so we check before you book.
Lineage 1000 range in practice
Embraer published 4,600 nm for the 1000E of 2013, with eight passengers at Mach 0.78 and NBAA IFR reserves; the original 2009 Lineage 1000 manages about 4,400 to 4,500 nm. With every seat filled, Business Jet Traveler gives about 4,240 nm, enough for London to New York or Dubai and little further. Westbound in winter with a full cabin, the operator may plan a stop.
Take-off needs 6,076 ft at maximum weight at sea level, and at 54.5 tonnes it is barred from weight-restricted airports and short island runways. New York arrivals use JFK or Newark, since Teterboro's limit is 100,000 lb; London flights use Luton or Stansted.
- Non-stop London to Nice, about 2 h A short leg for a large group and its luggage, into Nice's long runway.
- Non-stop London to Dubai, about 6 h 45 About 2,950 nm with a full cabin.
- Non-stop New York to London, about 7 h Eastbound with the jet stream behind it.
- Non-stop Dubai to Paris, about 7 h 15 About 2,830 nm; a family and staff moving to Europe for the summer in one cabin.
- Usually non-stop London to New York, about 7 h 45 Westbound into JFK or Newark; a full cabin in a strong winter headwind can mean a fuel stop.
Routes and destinations for the Lineage 1000
Trips this aircraft flies well, each with its own page: the airports at both ends, flight times and indicative prices by cabin.
Popular routes
- London to DubaiAbout seven hours non-stop with every seat taken.
- Dubai to LondonNon-stop in about seven and a quarter hours, with the stateroom for the night flight.
- New York to LondonEastbound in about seven hours, from JFK or Newark.
- London to New YorkUsually non-stop westbound into JFK or Newark with a full group.
- Dubai to ParisAbout seven hours, the whole household in one cabin.
- New York to NiceAbout 3,470 nm, inside the range with a full cabin.
Destinations and events
- Private jet to DubaiAl Maktoum's business terminal is open around the clock, and Dubai International puts you twenty minutes from Downtown when a slot is available.
- Private jet to LondonFive airports take private flights into London, more than any other city in Europe, and the right one follows the rest of your day.
- Private jet to NiceNice Côte d'Azur is the airport for Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, twenty minutes from the Promenade and seven by helicopter to Monaco.
- Private jet to New YorkFour airports take private flights into New York, and Teterboro puts you twenty-five minutes from Midtown.
Lineage 1000 charter cost
The Lineage usually prices below the other VIP airliners, being smaller, lighter and older than a BBJ or ACJ. For a full group the cost per seat can compare well with two heavy jets, with one crew and one handling agent at each end. With so few built, the nearest free aircraft may be a long positioning flight away, and airport charges rise with weight.
As a guide, VIP airliners charter at about $18,000 to $28,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel. Positioning, airport charges, overnight costs and the season are added for the trip, and the quote is one figure in writing.
Aircraft comparable to the Lineage 1000
When the Lineage 1000 is not available on your dates, or the trip asks for something slightly different, these are the aircraft we would put beside it.
Embraer Lineage 1000
A Lineage 1000 for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Lineage 1000s are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
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Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does the Embraer Lineage 1000 seat?
Between 13 and 19, depending on the layout; 19 is the certified maximum for the executive cabin. About seven can sleep flat on a typical aircraft, including a queen-size bed in the aft stateroom.
What is the range of the Lineage 1000E?
Embraer published 4,600 nm with eight passengers at Mach 0.78 and NBAA IFR reserves. With every seat filled, plan on about 4,200 nm. That covers London to New York and London to Dubai non-stop, but not London to Los Angeles or New York to Dubai.
Is the Lineage 1000 the biggest private jet?
No. The Boeing Business Jet and the Airbus ACJ have larger cabins, and the biggest private aircraft of all are VIP widebodies such as the Boeing 747-8 BBJ, with more than 4,700 sq ft of cabin. The Lineage's 84 ft, five-zone cabin is still far larger than any conventional business jet, and it usually costs less to charter than the 737- and A320-based aircraft.
What aircraft is the Lineage 1000 based on?
The Embraer E190 regional airliner. Embraer built it from new with a business-jet interior, extra range and a walk-in baggage hold, and delivered it from 2009 until production ended in 2020.
Can a Lineage 1000 fly London to New York non-stop?
Yes, normally. London to New York is about 3,000 nm and takes about seven and three quarter hours westbound with a full cabin. In a strong winter headwind with every seat taken the operator may plan a fuel stop. It lands at JFK or Newark rather than Teterboro, whose weight limit it exceeds.
Does the Lineage 1000 have a shower?
Some do. Embraer offered a shower in the aft washroom, with a flat floor and a window on the 1000E, but it depends on how each aircraft was specified. We confirm it on the aircraft quoted.
How many Lineage 1000s are there?
Embraer built 28 before production ended in 2020, and only a small number are offered for charter at any time. For fixed dates, ask early; we also quote the Boeing Business Jet and the Airbus ACJ as alternatives.
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