Eclipse Aviation Announces Extended Range Option for the Eclipse 500 Jet; Tip Tanks Increase Eclipse 500 Range to 1,825 Nautical Miles.Business Editors & Aviation Writers EAA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA European Aluminium Association (Brussels, Belgium) EAA European Acoustics Association EAA Export Administration Act EAA Everglades Agricultural Area EAA European Association of Archaeologists AirVenture 2000 OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2000 Eclipse Aviation Eclipse Aviation Corporation is an Albuquerque, New Mexico based manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 and Eclipse ECJ very light jets (VLJs). Founded in 1998 by former Microsoft employee Vern Raburn, the company employs about 1,300, which is more than twice the number from only a few (tm) today announced a new Extended Range option for the Eclipse 500(tm) jet. This announcement is yet another milestone in Eclipse Aviation's progressive vision for modern, affordable jet aircraft. The Extended Range option features two removable tip tanks. The tanks increase the maximum range of the Eclipse 500 from 1,600 nm to 1,825 nm. All Eclipse 500 aircraft will be equipped with provisions for attaching the tip tanks, which can be easily added or removed by a certified aircraft mechanic. "The Extended Range option demonstrates our commitment to support a broad range of customer requirements," said Vern Raburn, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Eclipse Aviation. "The Extended Range option is perfect for people who take long trips and fly with less than the maximum passenger load. The extra 225 nautical nau·ti·cal adj. Of, relating to, or characteristic of ships, shipping, sailors, or navigation on a body of water. [From Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from miles can make the difference between a one-stop and a non-stop flight A non-stop flight in the aviation industry refers to any flight which does not involve any intermediate stops. Many laymen mistakenly assume that a "direct flight" is similar to a "non-stop flight". ." The maximum cruise speed for the Eclipse 500 with the Extended Range option is 345 kts, the take-off distance 2,400 feet, and the empty weight is just 2,770 lbs. Pricing for the Extended Range option has not been announced. Availability is projected for Q1, 2004. Full-size and fuselage mock-ups of the Eclipse 500 jet are available for viewing July 26 through Aug. 1, 2000, at the EAA AirVenture 2000. Eclipse Aviation's exhibit tent is located just southwest of AeroShell An aeroshell is a rigid heat shielded shell that protects an entry vehicle during space travel and from atmospheric drag during landing. The heat shield also serves to slow the craft during atmospheric entry. Square (formerly known as the West Ramp). About Eclipse Eclipse Aviation designs, certifies and produces modern, affordable jet aircraft that will revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the transportation market. The company is applying revolutionary propulsion, manufacturing and electronics systems to produce aircraft that are significantly safer than those of today, cost less than a fourth of today's small jet aircraft, are easy to operate 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. Contact Eclipse at http://www.eclipseaviation.com. Eclipse and Eclipse 500 are trademarks of Eclipse Aviation Corporation. |
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