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Deliveries of Eclipse 550’s to start in 2013

More than 40 Eclipse aircraft and over 130 Eclipse owners/pilots/spouses enjoyed an outstanding three days of seminars, presentations and discussions at the Fall Fly-In at Branson, Missouri. The activities were highlighted by an exceptional Radar course, maintenance panel, training discussion, and real world "what-if" seminar. Eclipse Aerospace gave a preview of all the new upgrades and innovations that will be available to Eclipse owners, including anti-skid brakes. Everyone who attended felt it was one of the best aviation events of its kind. Get more information and read more about all the activities in the forum.

Eclipse News Summary

- Eclipse Aerospace has started production on its first Eclipse 550 Aircraft in its production facilities in Albuquerque, NM. The first delivery is expected in mid 2013.

- Eclipse Aerospace hits a MAJOR milestone with the FAA issuing a production certificate for producing the Eclipse 550 aircraft. Read More.

- With the Eclipse going back into production, Sikorsky as a partner, IFMS, PhostrEx and new combustion liners restoring flight to FL410 FAA certified, well over 160 airplanes "completed" and several other improvements on the radar screen, 2012 is the best year yet for this fun-to-fly little gem of a jet!

- PC Jet Trading has put together a Market Update for Eclipse 500 planes, download it here. It is a must read!

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AVWeb has excellent article on Eclipse

December 22, 2012

AvWeb has published an outstanding summary of where the Eclipse stands today.
Click HERE to link to the article.

FAA issues Production Certificate to Eclipse Aerospace

April 25, 2012

The FAA has issued a production certificate to Eclipse Aerospace to produce the Eclipse 550 aircraft.

Eclipse Jet Orders Reopened For New Aircraft

October 10, 2011

E550 to begin deliveries in 2013

Eclipse 500 returns to FL410

July 25, 2011

Eclipse Aerospace is proud to announce FAA approval for all Eclipse Jets to return to a maximum certified service ceiling of 41,000 feet upon the installation of the recently recertified engine combustion liners.

PhostrEx Receives FAA Approval

June 23, 2011

Good things come to all that wait !