ALBUQUERQUE, NM - November 21, 2008 - Today Eclipse Aviation®, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Eclipse 500 Jet®. EASA is the centerpiece of the European Union's (EU) strategy for aviation safety. The Eclipse 500® certification is valid for 37 European countries. EASA certification is the European equivalent of achieving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in the United States and permits registration of the Eclipse 500 in any of the 37 countries.

Eclipse Aviation also announced today that the FAA certified Avio NG 1.5, an upgraded configuration of the Eclipse 500's state-of-the-art avionics suite. This FAA approval comes after a FAA Special Certification Review of the Eclipse 500 that confirmed the type certificate was correctly granted. Avio NG 1.5 and EASA approvals demonstrate that the Eclipse 500 continues to meet regulatory and safety requirements around the world.

Eclipse continues to work toward receiving EU-OPS 1 approval, which will allow for commercial operation of the Eclipse 500 in Europe. Eclipse expects to receive EU-OPS 1 in time to allow many air-taxi services using the Eclipse 500 to be operational in Europe in 2009.

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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