Porsche Design Studio Cockpit and Cabin shown in the US

07/26/07 - Grob Aerospace Inc., the company’s American subsidiary, is making its EAA AirVenture Show debut in Oshkosh July 23-29, 2007. There, it will unveil a brand new cabin mockup of the spn to the US market featuring a luxurious and high quality interior and cockpit designed by Porsche Design Studio (Booth No. 301 / 302).

Embraer’s all new very light jet successfully flies for the first time

São José dos Campos, July 26, 2007 – The Embraer Phenom 100, the new benchmark for the very light jet segment, flew today for the first time. Aircraft number 99801 was airborne at 10:55 a.m., when Capt. Antonio Bragança Silva called out “rotate” and pulled back the yoke.

VLJ leader offers buyers five-week opportunity to secure Eclipse 500 for $1.52M

Oshkosh, WI — July 25, 2007 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), today shared mid-year highlights of the Eclipse 500 program. Eclipse Aviation President and CEO, Vern Raburn, offered in-depth updates on topics including Eclipse 500 manufacturing, delivery and performance enhancements. Raburn also revealed that if buyers place an order for an Eclipse 500 by August 31st, they will receive their plane at the current price of $1.52 million. Effective September 1st, all new Eclipse 500 will be sold at $1.595 million (June 2006 economics).

Developed by Eclipse Aviation, advanced color weather radar to be manufactured by Japan Radio Co., Ltd.

Oshkosh, WI — July 25, 2007 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), today announced that is has completed development of a next-generation Eclipse Aviation Weather Radar System. Designed by Eclipse Aviation, the system will be manufactured by Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC), which will also supply the radar components. The Eclipse Aviation color weather radar system allows Eclipse to continue to deliver the best value proposition in aviation by eliminating the need for an outside source of components.