• Eclipse Receives Production Certificate for EA550 Final Assembly

    Eclipse AerospaceEclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) received today from the Federal  Aviation Administration (FAA) an amended Production Certificate  authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new  production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. In order to earn this amended  Production Certificate, EAI demonstrated all assembly, quality,  inspection, and flight verification processes required by the FAA.

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  • Eclipse 550 Jet Powered Up on Its Way to First Delivery

    Eclipse AerospaceEclipse Aerospace, Inc. celebrates a major production milestone - the first power up of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. Thefirst 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.

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  • Eclipse Submits RFI to USAF Request for Very Light Jet Fleet

    Eclipse AerospaceAlbuquerque, NM, January 7, 2013- Eclipse Aerospace responded today to the U.S. Air Force's Request for Information (RFI) for a large fleet of Very Light Jets (VLJ) to support their Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) Multi-place Training Track. Eclipse Aerospace's proposed solution could save 13 million gallons of jet fuel per year.

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  • Honda Aircraft Company Sends 500 Care Packages to Deployed North Carolina-Based Troops

    HondaJetCompany associates show support for U.S. service members serving overseas

    GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 – Honda Aircraft Company conducted "Operation Deep Appreciation" yesterday at its world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C. The company shipped 500 care packages to North Carolina-based troops on active duty in Afghanistan and Kuwait as part of the company-wide effort. Now in its fourth year, "Operation Deep Appreciation" offers Honda Aircraft associates the opportunity to express their support and gratitude for deployed United States servicemen and servicewomen during the holiday season.

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  • Eclipse Reveals Lexavia as Enhanced Vision Supplier

    Eclipse AerospaceORLANDO, FL — October 31, 2012 — Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. is  excited to announce a supplier contract with Lexavia Systems for the  Enhanced Vision system in the Eclipse 550 Jet, scheduled for first  delivery in the third quarter of 2013.

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Very Light Jet and Personal Light Jet News Information and Comparisons

Very Light Jets or Personal Light Jets benefit by eliminating the need and congestion of larger airports by offering the ability to utilize smaller airports closer to departure and arrival destinations. Single pilot operation and lower operating costs are additional benefits.

If you're looking for the private jet experience at a substantially lower cost than a VLJ may be for you.

VLJ News is the single source for comparisons, news and information from the VLJ or Personal Light Jet industry.


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