Aircraft for Sale in Melbourne
Melbourne is where Embraer builds and finishes its business jets for the North American market. Aircraft buyers searching for aircraft for sale in Melbourne will find business jets sitting alongside more familiar training and touring aircraft. Embraer’s Executive Jets campus sits right at the centre of that story.
9This aircraft features Cirrus Perspective+ Avionics with Garmin NXi, factory air conditioning, XM Weather and Audio, premium paint and Spinner to Tail warranty through June 20, 2028. It has no damage history and an annual inspection completed in July 2025.
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Embraer’s Assembly Line and the Aircraft Melbourne Flies
Embraer opened its first US final assembly plant at Melbourne International Airport in 2010, starting with the Phenom 100. The Phenom 300 followed a year later. The company doubled the site in 2016 to add Legacy 450 and 500 assembly. Aircraft buyers eyeing the Embraer Phenom 300 or the Embraer Legacy 500 will find both built practically down the road from where they’re sold.
The Phenom 300 has been named the world’s best-selling light jet for thirteen years running, giving Melbourne real bragging rights in the business jet world. That kind of factory-backed reputation is useful for aircraft buyers considering a Phenom with documented service history. Aircraft buyers eyeing the Cessna 172 or the Piper Cherokee will find both far more typical of everyday training around the airport.
The Cirrus SR22 rounds out the picture for private touring pilots based away from the business jet campus. A handful of older aeroplanes still share ramp space with newer types across the field. Used planes for sale in Melbourne range from basic trainers to factory-fresh business jets.
Key Facts
- Embraer’s Melbourne complex also includes an Engineering and Technology Center focused on executive jet interiors
- Fuselages, wings and tails arrive from Brazil for final assembly and painting in Melbourne
- The A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop is assembled at a separate Embraer facility in nearby Jacksonville
- Melbourne is also home to Embraer’s Executive Aviation division headquarters
Aircraft buyers from around the world travel to Melbourne in person to choose their own jet’s interior at Embraer’s dedicated customer centre.
Buying and Selling Aircraft in Melbourne
Factory Proximity Changes What’s Worth Asking. With Embraer’s own assembly line and customer centre in town, aircraft buyers should ask whether a Phenom’s service history runs through the factory itself. Confirming current FAA registration and airworthiness status with a licensed mechanic or professional adviser is sensible before agreeing a price.
New Versus Used Runs Right Through This Market. Aircraft buyers here often weigh a factory-new Phenom against a well-kept used example, since both are readily available locally. Used airplanes for sale in Melbourne with a documented maintenance history tend to hold their value better.
Selling to a Market That Knows the Factory Well. A listing with clear specification and complete maintenance records tends to do well here, given how many aircraft buyers compare against factory-fresh examples. Aircraft buyers weighing a used aircraft against a new aircraft should still get an independent valuation before agreeing a price.
Melbourne’s aircraft market blends Embraer’s factory-fresh business jets with more familiar Space Coast flying. Widening a search across Florida or beyond is no bad thing if nothing here fits yet. You can also browse all of the aircraft for sale in USA. If you haven’t found the right aircraft yet, connect with a professional through the Aircraft Broker Directory.
FAQs About Buying and Selling Aircraft in Melbourne
🛫 Buying in Melbourne
Does buying a Phenom near where it’s built affect the price in Melbourne?
Not dramatically, since resale prices are set by the wider national and international market rather than proximity to the factory. Local buyers may find it easier to verify service history though.
Can Embraer’s own facility carry out a pre-purchase inspection in Melbourne?
Yes, and it’s a sensible option for a Phenom or Legacy specifically, given the factory-level expertise involved. Getting a second opinion is still worth doing if the same facility already services the aircraft.
Does sharing the airport with Embraer’s assembly line affect flying a light aircraft out of Melbourne?
Test and delivery flights run on their own schedule and don’t typically disrupt general aviation traffic. Checking current field activity before departure is still sensible.
What kinds of aircraft come up for sale across Melbourne most often?
AvPay’s Melbourne listings mix Embraer business jets tied to the local factory with training and touring singles from the wider Space Coast. The business jet presence here is stronger than in most other Florida towns.
📋 Selling in Melbourne
Do factory maintenance records help when selling a Phenom in Melbourne?
Yes, aircraft buyers here often specifically look for documented factory-standard maintenance on Embraer types. Keeping those records together with the usual logbooks makes a listing more convincing.
Does Melbourne’s Embraer connection affect how quickly a business jet sells there?
It can help, since local buyers often already understand the type and its factory support network. That familiarity tends to shorten the usual back-and-forth over specification questions.
Do overseas buyers show interest in aircraft sold through Melbourne’s Embraer market?
Often yes, given Embraer’s global reputation and the Phenom’s status as the world’s best-selling light jet. Export paperwork and deregistration are still needed once that kind of sale closes.
Is there a good time of year to sell an aircraft in Melbourne?
Interest usually picks up in spring as pilots plan for the summer flying season. Aircraft listed over winter can still sell, but they often take a little longer to find a buyer.
Airports within 50 miles
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) — 0.0 miles, Medium airport, 33 ft elevation, Melbourne
- Holmes Regional Medical Center Heliport (3FD3) — 1.9 miles, Heliport, 40 ft elevation, Melbourne
- Health First's Palm Bay Hospital Helipad (US-3319) — 7.2 miles, Heliport, 22 ft elevation, Palm Bay
- Nierenberg Estate Heliport (92FD) — 8.5 miles, Heliport, 32 ft elevation, Melbourne
- Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) — 9.4 miles, Medium airport, 8 ft elevation, Cocoa Beach
- Viera Hospital Heliport (8FA7) — 10.2 miles, Heliport, 29 ft elevation, Melbourne
- Gezik Seaplane Base (34FA) — 10.5 miles, Seaplane base, Rockledge
- Valkaria Airport (KX59) — 10.9 miles, Small airport, 26 ft elevation, Malabar
- OH Emergency Room Viera Heliport (US-12912) — 12.2 miles, Heliport, 33 ft elevation, Melbourne
- Porta Target Heliport (2FL7) — 12.4 miles, Heliport, 28 ft elevation, Palm Bay