Embraer recently revealed several new design concepts for one of its flagship business jets, the Lineage 1000E. These five new concepts were developed exclusively for the Lineage 1000E by world-class designers. The five concepts are called the Kyoto Airship, Skyacht One, Skyranch One, Manhattan, and Hollywood Airship. Let’s take a closer look at the large business jet and one of the unique interior concepts, the Skyacht One.

The ultra-large business jet

Embraer developed the Lineage 1000E from one of its successful regional airliners, the Embraer 190. The Brazilian-based manufacturer first flew the type for the first time on October 26th, 2007, and was granted certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and Europe’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2008. In early 2009, the aircraft received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from early 2009, and Embraer delivered its first Lineage 1000E on May 7th, 2009. Since then, Embraer has delivered nearly 30 of the aircraft to many civil operators. It is also used in the Brazilian Air Force and the Pakistan Navy.

As mentioned earlier, the type is developed from the Embraer 190, a regional jet aircraft. However, Embraer installed additional fuel tanks at the bottom of the aircraft, near the cargo hold space, to increase the aircraft’s range. Its range nearly doubled with this addition, giving it a total range of 4,600 nautical miles (5,300 miles). The aircraft has a maximum speed of Mach 0.82 (629 miles per hour) and a service ceiling of 41,000 feet.

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Embraer created the Lineage 1000E to include large interior spaces. The cabin can be broken into five sections with a cargo area, bedroom, or restroom with running water. The cross-section of the interior reaches nearly nine feet wide and has a height of six feet seven inches. Depending on the configuration, this large interior can hold up to 19 passengers.

New design concept

Embraer recently revealed several new design concepts for its unique aircraft. One of the listed concepts was called the Skyacht One, designed by experimental designer Eddie Sotto. The Skyacht One is designed to look like a yacht that can fly. It includes a handpainted mahogany exterior that mimics a ship’s hull. The vertical stabilizer is painted to match this unique design.

Photo: Sotto | Embraer

The first step into the cabin is through what Sotto calls the Chartroom Entry. This area includes a planetary clock and a mural inspired by the 15th Century Ducal Palace’s Studiolo of Italy. Additionally, the foyer area includes bulkhead walls resembling wood planks and other custom hardware.

Photo: Sotto | Embraer

The second section of the Lineage 1000E is titled the Conference Room. This area is fitted with white leather seats among mahogany paneling. The Conference Room is equipped with brass, gold, silver, and platinum analog controls to adjust the features of the interior. Other specific features include brass window bezels and leather sunshades to accent the windows.

Photo: Sotto | Embraer

The main cabin includes a large Chesterfield Sofa and a nearby media center. More mahogany wood paneling surrounds the windows and accents the furniture pieces. Tabletops in the main cabin are lined with Shagreen “Stingray” skin. The unique interior includes SkyPorts, which are small windows that run the length of the cabin. Accent lights are utilized throughout the mahogany paneling that provides adjustable lighting.

Towards the rear of the Lineage 1000E is the aircraft’s master suite, which Sotto calls the Captain’s Quarter. This unique bedroom includes a ring of SkyPorts on the ceiling, a flat-screen monitor facing the bed, and several reading lights. Maps inspired the Cellarius carpeting, and Macassar was used for the walls. An Armillary Sphere emblem is inlaid on a secret sliding door that leads to the master bathroom.

Photo: Sotto | Embraer

The master bathroom features a unique faucet that was inspired by throttle controls. An interesting gauge is the main feature of the faucet and displays the temperature of the water. A bronze mirror is fitted over the walnut and brass sink. The countertops are topped with green Malachite. Other accents included various aspects of spotlighting, mahogany walls, and brass fittings.

Sotto obviously got the inspiration for the Skyacht One from the idea of a flying yacht. However, Sotto was further inspired by the works of George Whittell Jr. The Lake Tahoe, California resident acquired a Thunderbird motor yacht to match his Douglas DC2 plane. Sotto saw the work of matching the beautiful yacht to Whittell’s favorite aircraft and was further inspired by the complimentary styles. This led to the development of the Skyacht One for the Embraer Lineage 1000E.