FIRST ECLIPSE 550 ENTERS SERVICE

摘要

Eclipse Aerospace has made good on its promise of returning the Eclipse very light jet to serial production, delivering the first new airplane to a customer since the original company went bankrupt in 2009. The delivery of the first new Eclipse 550 occurred less than two years after production restarted, but about six months later than the company had hoped when it achieved its full production certificate. The twinjet incorporates the integrated Avio avionics suite with high-resolution displays that offer faster processing speeds than previous versions. An electronic standby instrument is also included, and the system offers options for synthetic and enhanced vision. The $2,895 million Eclipse 550, which is capable of flying 1,125 nautical miles and cruising at speeds up to 375 knots, recently achieved supplemental type certification for autothrottles and anti-skid brakes. The cabin offers forward-facing seating for up to six including the pilot.