How much does an Eclipse jet cost?
Eclipse 500 Cost to Own Acquisition cost for the Eclipse 500 sits between $700,000-$1 million, less than competition such as the Cirrus Vision ($1.9-$2.0 million) and Citation Mustang ($2.9-$3.1 million).
Is the Eclipse jet single pilot?
The Eclipse 550 is certified for single-pilot operation. The aircraft was announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, Nevada in October 2011. The first example was rolled out in March 2013 and the first customer delivery was on 22 October 2013.
What is the cheapest personal jet?
Cirrus Vision Jet
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Who was the founder of the Eclipse aircraft?
The prototype and only V-Jet II aircraft was obtained by Eclipse Aviation along with the program, and was donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2001. Eclipse founder and former CEO Vern Raburn was one of the first business executives at Microsoft.
When did the DayJet Eclipse 500 get certified?
The CEO of now defunct DayJet said that even if his company outgrew the Eclipse 500, he would have had his company’s larger planes configured without a toilet. The Eclipse 500 received provisional type certification from the FAA on 27 July 2006, shortly after the aircraft’s PW610F engine was certified by the Canadian authorities.
What are the features of the one aviation Eclipse 700?
One Aviation introduced aircraft’s features such as the Garmin G3000 avionics suite with an integrated touchscreen system, lithium-ion battery system from Acme Aerospace Inc., and Alteos Interactive Window System from PPG Aerospace for passenger cabin window shading. The Eclipse 700 is larger compared with the EA 500/550 series.
Why did the Eclipse choose the VLJ engine?
The VLJ concept has been pursued by a number of manufacturers, and because the V-Jet II had been designed around one of the primary VLJ engines, Eclipse believed it was an ideal design to refine and market. The airframe was significantly redesigned as an all-metal structure with a T-tail and straight wings.