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Eclipse Aerospace Powers Up First Production E550

Eclipse Aerospace powered up the first production Eclipse 550 very light jet last week at its Albuquerque, N.M. facility. It entailed “a normal power on" of both Pratt & Whitney PW610F turbofans and all aircraft systems, the company said.

By Rob Finfrock • Contributor - Business Aviation

March 19, 2013

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