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04-07-2008, 04:51
Eclipse 500 Fleet Fully Operational; Aircraft's Advanced Technologies Allow for Swift Problem Identification and ResolutionALBUQUERQUE, NM — June 24, 2008 — Today Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), announced that it will incorporate design improvements to the Eclipse 500 software to prevent a rare engine fault that may occur if the aircraft's throttle levers are advanced with enough force to exceed the Eclipse 500's FAA-certified design limits. Eclipse intends to increase the range limit of the Throttle Quadrant Assembly (TQA) to prevent the fault condition, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These changes will be administered via a software update to all Eclipse 500 owners and operators.
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