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Embraer has just received the green light to add two new models to its popular Praetor line production schedule. The Embraer Praetor 500E and 600E have both received triple certification from the FAA, the EASA and the ANAC. But with first deliveries not anticipated to commence until 2029, the door is open for interested buyers to seek alternatives. The 600E received certification on April 30, 2026, and has a range of 4,018 nm, an advanced Cabin Management System (CMS) and a touchscreen Smart Window for video conferencing, streaming, and real-time external views. The 500E certification followed two months later on June 30, 2026 with an established range of 3,340 nm and the same CMS but absent the Smart Window option. The two aircraft are evolutions of the Praetor 500 and 600, with the 500 being a midsize jet and the 600 being a super-midsize. The evolved version will have to compete with their older versions as well as the Legacy 450 and 500 and the Citation Latitude. These jets are already on the used jet market, so it is important to look through the data before deciding to wait for the 500E and 600E. The upgraded airframes are modernized versions of the 500 and 600. They will have larger cabins and payloads and updated comfort and operational features. That's not enough to make the current Praetors obsolete. Owners looking for a smaller aircraft, cheaper buying cost or a quicker delivery should find used 500 and 600 more fitting to their needs. What does a used Praetor 500 cost now, and what else fits the mission?A new aircraft in a line can affect its predecessors in two ways. It can cause asking prices to drop on the older models, as buyers are waiting for the new one. It can also support those prices as no new supply arrives for years, making the used inventory the only option to get the type. With first deliveries approximately three years out, used 500 and 600 Praetors deliver the same range with slight compromises on cabin size without the wait. For buyers with a more limited budget, the Legacy 450 deserves a serious look: there's a $3 to $7 million delta at ask. It shares a type rating with the Praetor 500, and its range is suitable for most domestic missions. Excluding buyers who regularly push beyond 2,900 nm, the 450 is still a very viable airframe. The 500E brings a larger interior and updated CMS. The 600E brings all that to the table plus the Smart Window option. Take that all into consideration and the new models bring an additional flair that the current production can't match. For buyers who could use the extra space while looking to keep pace with the newest bells and whistles, the order books are now open.