Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet Plane

There is one constant in life: time cannot be regained once it has been spent. The Eclipse Jet is a time saving machine, allowing you to get more done in less time. How does the Eclipse Jet do this?

Reduce time to get to your important meetings or engagements
The Eclipse Jet allows you to choose the time you leave your office or home, and accurately plan when you will arrive. There is no worry if a meeting goes long; your jet will wait for you. And you won't have to reserve time for security checkpoints and long, exhaustive walks through large airports. By conducting your flights from one of 5,000+ US airports, you will also save yourself lengthy drives from the commercial airline hub airports. With the all-weather capability of the Eclipse Jet and flexibility of its operations, you will also have fewer weather related delays.

Travel between destinations quickly and efficiently
The Eclipse Jet travels at speeds up to 430 mph (375 knots), moving you between locations with the utmost efficiency. You will be able to cover more ground in less time, spending less money and energy. And did we mention that the Eclipse Jet is the quietest twin-engine jet in general aviation, a full 40dB lower than stringent Level 4 Noise Requirements? This means that you and your team can carry on conversations between locations, discussing strategies for the next meeting or reviewing the one prior. It also means that you can land at airports that have strict noise regulations without worry.


Spend less getting more done
With budgets being squeezed and everyone wanting to do more with less, the Eclipse Jet brings tremendous capability at a surprising cost.

Cost of Acquisition The Eclipse Jet is the lowest cost, new production jet aircraft on the market, allowing you to achieve jet speeds at the price of a turboprop! With a purchase price hundreds of thousands of dollars less than our closest jet competitor, the Eclipse Jet will show the world that you are being careful with your transportation budget.

Cost of Flying The P&WC 610F engines consume less fuel in an hour's flight than some jets consume taxiing to the end of the runway for takeoff. Add to this that the Eclipse was designed with an elegant simplicity that keeps maintenance costs low — a Direct Operating Cost (DOC) of less than $650 per flight hour — the Eclipse Jet will save you money every time you start the engines.

Cost of Ownership The Eclipse keeps your recurring costs low, whether it be hangar, insurance, or training. Every aspect of the airplane has been optimized for cost reduction. Our customers are surprised at the low costs of basic services for the Eclipse Jet.

Cost to the Environment The Eclipse Jet gives back to the environment every time it flies. By using such small quantities of fuel while carrying its passengers far and fast, the Eclipse Jet leaves a minimal carbon footprint. The Eclipse is also the only jet manufacturer to use PhostrEx as its fire suppression agent rather than Halon, a deadly, ozone depleting agent. We strive to be environmentally friendly, and are proud of our record.

Eclipse 550 Features

The Eclipse 550, the new production twin-engine jet from Eclipse Aerospace, features best in class performance, economics, and safety. With the ability to fly at altitudes up to 41,000 feet at a max cruise of 430 mph, all while consuming a mere 59 gallons of fuel per hour, the Eclipse 550 is the most efficient twin-engine jet on the planet. The plain fact that this capability is available in an aircraft that is hundreds of thousands of dollars less expensive than its nearest competitor, and that its operating costs are 35% lower than its nearest competitor, is no small feat. When you add to that safety features such as Auto Throttles, Dual Integrated Flight Management Systems, Synthetic Vision, and Enhanced Vision, features typically found only in commercial and military aircraft, you begin to understand that the Eclipse 550 will truly change the way the world looks at general aviation jet aircraft.
Eclipse set out to design the most cost-efficient, technologically advanced twin-engine jet aircraft in the world — and we succeeded. We built an aircraft that fits 70% of all general aviation mission profiles (according to the NBAA, this mission would be less than 750 nm with three or fewer passengers), and we did it without compromising on safety, comfort, or our continued dedication to be environmentally responsible. Follow the links above to learn more about the features, economics, and safety of the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet.

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