Embraer Manhattan Jet
The Embraer Manhattan Jet is a concept for a private executive aircraft interior that draws on the golden age of New York Art Deco design, bringing the glamour of the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building into the cabin of the Embraer Lineage 1000E. With an estimated starting price around $80 million, it is one of the most ambitious and distinctive executive jet interior concepts ever presented.
Art Deco at Altitude: The Design Concept
The Embraer Manhattan is named for, and inspired by, New York City. The interior concept draws from the great luxury ocean liners of the 1920s and 1930s, particularly the SS Normandie and the Queen Mary, translated into an airborne setting. Deep mahogany wood paneling, brass and gold trim, jewel-tone upholstery and metallic murals of the Manhattan skyline set the tone the moment a passenger steps aboard.
On entry, guests are greeted by a metal mural of Manhattan inspired by the lobby decoration found in the Empire State Building. From there, the aircraft unfolds into a series of distinct zones, each named and styled to evoke a specific facet of New York's cultural identity.
The Cloud Club and The Crystal Room
The social heart of the Manhattan Jet is the Cloud Club, a luxury lounge inspired by the Chrysler Building's iconic Art Deco architecture. The Cloud Club features a full cosmopolitan-style bar, retractable bar stools, vintage sconces and a divan upholstered in mohair and lambskin, creating an atmosphere closer to a private members club than a conventional aircraft cabin.
Dining takes place in The Crystal Room, a dedicated enclave with six seating positions arranged for a stylish private dining experience. Every material throughout the Manhattan concept has been selected for its quality: wood flooring, brass detailing and rich accent finishes run throughout the aircraft, delivering a level of material richness rarely seen in a production executive jet concept.
Embraer Lineage 1000E Platform
The Manhattan concept is built on the Embraer Lineage 1000E, one of the largest and most capable ultra-long-range business jets in production. The Lineage 1000E cabin measures 84 feet in length and 6 feet 7 inches in height, providing exceptional volume for the kind of spatial zoning that the Manhattan concept requires. The aircraft features a 323-cubic-foot walk-in baggage compartment, the largest in business aviation, alongside a fly-by-wire cockpit. In standard configuration the Lineage 1000E accommodates between 13 and 19 passengers across multiple cabin sections.
For all its visual drama, the Manhattan concept does not sacrifice operational practicality. The Lineage 1000E platform is known for a relatively low cost of operation compared to aircraft of equivalent size and range, making it a pragmatic foundation for a bespoke interior at this level of ambition.
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For in-depth coverage of the Embraer Manhattan concept, read the original feature at Robb Report and the technical review of the Lineage 1000E platform at PrivateFly.
