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U.S. District Court Denies Aviace Request for Preliminary Injunction against Eclipse Aviation
- November 10, 2006 -

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Today Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ) announces that yesterday, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico denied PA Aviace Ltd.’s (Aviace) request for a preliminary injunction against Eclipse Aviation.

In denying Aviace's request, the court found that “Aviace has not shown a substantial likelihood of prevailing on the merits of any of its claims.” The finding concluded with “Therefore, Aviace’s Application for Preliminary Injunction must be denied.”

For media seeking more detailed information, the ruling is attached here.

About Eclipse:

Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first certified very light jet, is in the business of designing, certifying and producing modern, affordable jet aircraft that will revolutionize the transportation market. The company is applying advanced electronics systems, manufacturing and business practices to produce aircraft that cost less than a third of today's small jet aircraft, will be significantly safer and easier to operate than those of today, and have the lowest cost of ownership ever achieved in a jet aircraft.

The goal of Eclipse is to bring the word "personal" into aviation, making it possible for commercial air passengers to move directly between cities on a quick, affordable and convenient basis. It will also allow pilot owners to enter the world of jet-powered aviation.