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Eclipse also started production of the 500, so aircraft could be released to customers once full certification was achieved. Full type certification was eventually achieved on 30 September 2006. At that point, in addition to the five flying prototypes, 23 aircraft were in production and two had already been completed.
Sikorsky will also provide Eclipse with access to its supply and parts distribution system, as well as engineering support. [31] [32] In December 2010 CEO Mason Holland confirmed that the company still plans to return the Eclipse 500 to production as soon as the market for personal jets improves and the company acquires additional investment ...
The Eclipse 550 is a very light jet initially built by Eclipse Aerospace and later One Aviation of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The aircraft is a development version of the Eclipse 500, which was produced by predecessor Eclipse Aviation. Like the 500, the 550 is a low-wing, six seat, twin engine jet-powered aircraft. [3]
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The Eclipse 500 was FAA certified on 30 September 2006 under the official designation Eclipse Aviation EA500. [6] [10] [13] January 2007. The first customer EA500 was delivered in early January 2007. [6] [10] July 2007 Eclipse Concept Jet (Eclipse 400)
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