Oshkosh, wi - Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), today announced to its customers at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2008 that Harbour Air of Vancouver, British Columbia, will be Eclipse's first Designated Service Center for the Eclipse 500® in North America.

Harbour Air will provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) support for Eclipse 500 operators in Western Canada, with the opportunity to expand into Eastern Canada and Alaska. Harbour Air will also support service requirements for Eclipse 500 operators in the Northwestern United States until the Eclipse Service Center (ESC) network in the United States is fully implemented.

Harbour Air will extend the existing ESC network, which includes service centers in Albuquerque, N.M.; Gainesville, Fla.; and Albany, N.Y. ETIRC Aviation oversees two Designated Service Centers in Europe: JetSupport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Aerlyper in Madrid, Spain.

About Eclipse:

Eclipse Aviation is the world's leading very light jet (VLJ) manufacturer, producing innovative, affordable jets that are revolutionizing air transportation. The company created the VLJ category with the design, certification and delivery of the Eclipse 500® - the industry's first VLJ. Eclipse applies advances in technology, manufacturing processes and business practices to create high-performance aircraft that provide the lowest cost of jet ownership ever achieved. By changing the value proposition for private jet travel, Eclipse is allowing more pilots to enter the world of jet-powered aviation and enabling a new generation of entrepreneurs to help business travelers move between cities on a quick, affordable and convenient basis. Contact Eclipse at http://www.eclipseaviation.com

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