Eclipse Aviation Corporation
Aircraft Manufacturer
The Eclipse Aviation Corporation was a manufacturer of very light jets (VLJs) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company was founded in 1998 by Vern Raburn and was known for developing the Eclipse 500 VLJ, which was certified in 2006 and first delivered in 2007.
Key Events:
- 1998: Eclipse Aviation Corporation founded by Vern Raburn
- 2000: Company moves to Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 2002: Eclipse 500 prototype first flies
- 2006: Eclipse 500 certified by FAA
- 2008: Company halts production of Eclipse 500 due to lack of funding
- 2008: Eclipse Aviation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- 2009: Company’s assets sold to Eclipse Aerospace
- 2009: Eclipse Aerospace restarts production of Eclipse 500
Legacy:
- Eclipse Aviation pioneered the use of friction stir welding in aircraft structures
- Developed PhostrEx, a fire suppression agent for use in aviation applications
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