Albuquerque, NM, Mar 18,
2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. celebrates a
major production milestone - the first power up of the new production
Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. The first production Eclipse 550 aircraft
successfully powered up its two Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines, and
the aircraft systems came on line today at the company's facility in
Albuquerque, N.M.
Eclipse Aerospace officially restarted the
Eclipse Jet aircraft production line last June and continues to track
for delivery of the first new Eclipse 550 series aircraft in the third
quarter of this year. Built upon the same proven airframe as the Eclipse
500 aircraft, the new Eclipse 550 series is enhanced by additional
technologies including a dual and redundant integrated flight management
system and independent standby displays all powered by advanced
microprocessors.
"What a great accomplishment by our entire team
at Eclipse," said Mason Holland, CEO of Eclipse Aerospace. "This event
is another key signal to the world that we continue on our methodical
and well executed plan to reintroduce production and delivery of the
Eclipse 550 Jet this year."
The operation of the current fleet of
over 260 Eclipse twin-engine jets have already garnered a reputation as
one of the most technologically advanced, safe, and fuel-efficient jets
in general aviation. The Eclipse 550 will be powered by the same PW610F
turbofan engines as are used in the EA-500, which collectively produce
1,800 lbs. of thrust. This gives the 6,000 lb. Eclipse Jet a maximum
cruise speed of 375 knots and a maximum IFR range of 1,300 nm with a
45-minute fuel reserve. Like the EA-500, the Eclipse 550 will have a
maximum service ceiling of 41,000 ft. and a cruise fuel flow of only 59
gal/hr.
"The global markets are improving, sales activity and
orders continue to grow, and the Eclipse Jet is priced extremely
competitively as the only jet available in the world for less than three
million US dollars," stated Holland. "This attractive acquisition price
coupled with our industry leading operating costs of only $1.69 per
nautical mile makes the Eclipse Jet a great value for our owner flown
customers as well as Corporations and Governments alike."
Eclipse
550 customers will also be able to customize their aircraft with new
features including; auto-throttles, synthetic vision, enhanced vision,
satellite phones, custom interiors, and anti-skid brakes.
About Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.
Eclipse
Aerospace, Inc. is the manufacturer of the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet,
the most fuel-efficient jet in the world. Eclipse also provides
engineering, maintenance, service, and support for the fleet of 260
Eclipse 500 Twin-Engine Jet aircraft. Adhering to the motto "Customer
First," Eclipse Aerospace is focused on providing a superior customer
experience for existing and future owners, operators, and pilots of the
revolutionary Eclipse Jet aircraft. Eclipse Aerospace corporate offices
are based in Charleston, S.C. Principle operations are located in
Albuquerque, N.M. and Chicago, Ill. Eclipse Aerospace is located on the
web at www.ECLIPSE.aero.
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
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