When Alan Klapmeier and his brother Dale certified the Cirrus SR-20 in 1998, it wasn’t long before customers began asking, “What’s next?” The answer in 2000 was the SR-22.
The Eclipse That Cannot be Named … Yet
Key Takeaways:
- One Aviation CEO Alan Klapmeier announced "Project Canada," a new evolutionary Eclipse aircraft focused on significant enhancements in speed, range, and climb performance, targeting a 1,400 nm trip.
- The aircraft will feature new Pratt & Whitney Canada 615 engines, Garmin G3000 avionics, and a redesigned wing, leading to doubled climb rates, a 43,000 ft service ceiling, and a nearly 40% increase in range.
- Priced at $3.495 million, a prototype is expected to fly in about a year with certification aimed for 2018, requiring a $100,000 refundable deposit.
- A special offer allows customers to purchase an Eclipse 550 now and trade it back to One Aviation for the original price when their Project Canada aircraft is ready.
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