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Eclipse Aviation Completes First 100 Airplanes Faster Than Any
General Aviation Jet Aircraft Manufacturer in History
VLJ leader sets record by certifying more than 100 Eclipse 500s
in only 12 months
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — January 01, 2008 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer
of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), today announced it has
produced and certified 104 Eclipse 500s since December 31, 2006.
Reaching this milestone makes Eclipse the fastest general aviation
jet aircraft manufacturer in history to produce its first 100
airplanes. The VLJ leader completed a total of 103 aircraft in 2007.
Previously, the fastest ramp to 100 aircraft was achieved by Cessna,
which reached 100 Cessna Citation 550 aircraft after approximately
18 months.
'We're transforming how jets are built, and how people travel,' said
Vern Raburn, Eclipse Aviation president and CEO. 'It's an audacious
goal, and one that stretches us every day to go beyond what seems
possible. Day-to-day setbacks are inevitable, but the reality is
that we have created a new aircraft category and are bringing a new
breed of jet to market at a rate never before seen in general
aviation.'
About Eclipse
Eclipse Aviation is the world's leading very light jet (VLJ)
manufacturer, producing innovative, affordable jets that are
revolutionizing air transportation. The company created the VLJ
category with the design, certification and delivery of the Eclipse
500 - the industry's first VLJ. Eclipse applies advanced
technologies, manufacturing processes and business practices to
create high-performance aircraft that cost a fraction of other jets,
and provide the lowest cost of jet ownership ever achieved. By
changing the value proposition for private jet travel, Eclipse is
allowing more pilots to enter the world of jet-powered aviation and
enabling a new generation of entrepreneurs to help business
travelers move between cities on a quick, affordable and convenient
basis. Contact Eclipse at
http://www.eclipseaviation.com.
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