Eclipse 550 Cleared for Production

Bethany Whitfield

Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 08:45 PM ET

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Eclipse 550

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The FAA has awarded Eclipse Aerospace a production certificate for the Eclipse 550, clearing the path for the re-launch and production of the very light jet.
Eclipse Aerospace has denied rumors regarding a lack of funding interest from stakeholder United Technologies Corp. (UTC), reiterating its commitment to the 550 program.
The company is actively taking orders for the Eclipse 550, with first deliveries scheduled for next year, and the new model will feature several upgrades including autothrottles, synthetic vision, and dual digital FMS.

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The FAA has awarded Eclipse Aerospace a production certificate for the Eclipse 550, clearing the path for the re-launch of the very light jet in a rebirth that was first announced last October at the NBAA Convention.

With the new production certificate in hand, the company “is well positioned to re-introduce the Eclipse Jet to new production… [and] to expedite aircraft deliveries,” says Eclipse Aerospace Senior Vice President Cary Winter.