Eclipse Test Fleet Keeps Building Hours
The Eclipse 500 flight-test fleet has accrued 500 total flight hours as the company progresses toward certification in early 2006. The five test aircraft have completed a number of milestones including FOD and water ingestion testing. One aircraft also made 20 landings in one day to test tire wear.
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