Eclipse Aviation News
“European sales of the Eclipse 500 have been very strong, and expanding our network in Asia is the next logical step in our international growth strategy,” said Vern Raburn, president and CEO of Eclipse Aviation. “We are seeing an increase in customer interest globally, and our goal is to give customers in Asia access to the world's most advanced very light jet with a world class distribution and product support network in place to meet their market needs.”
The Eclipse 500 will be RVSM capable for operation in all Asian countries at FAA Type Certification in early 2006, considering most Asian countries have implemented or will be implementing RVSM requirements in 2005. The Eclipse 500 will exceed the ICAO Stage 3 noise requirements, which addresses the growing concern throughout Asia about aircraft noise at airports located in large, congested areas. With superior take-off and landing performance, unmatched in any business jet, the Eclipse 500 will also be able to operate at smaller Asian airfields located in many of the larger cities that currently lack jet service.
Eclipse Aviation will exhibit at Asian Aerospace 2004 in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Center, Hall D, stand number D402. Asian Aerospace is Asia's premier aerospace and defense technology exhibition.
Eclipse Aviation 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 quarter 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.