01/22/08 - It was confirmed today 22 January that Grob Aerospace will play a significant role in the development of Learjet’s* newly named mid-size Learjet 85* business aircraft. Grob Aerospace was selected because of its wide experience in the use of composites, having applied them in its primary training aircraft for decades and in pioneering the industry’s first all-composite light business jet, the spn.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — January 22, 2008 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), and Hampson Aerospace, Inc., today announced the two companies have reached a full and final settlement of all claims and disputes.

Plans To Streamline Processes to Achieve Goals

Englewood, Colorado, January 17, 2008 —— Adam Aircraft has been strengthening its operations throughout this past year with significant progress towards obtaining A700 Type Certification and improving production processes through its Make Production Fly (MPF) program. As a result of the company's ongoing evaluation of the processes and resources needed to achieve its vision and milestones, Adam Aircraft is making a revision to the company's overall production plan.

VLJ leader to provide full motion simulator training for customers

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — January 17, 2008 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified its first flight simulator, manufactured by OPINICUS, as a Level D Full Motion Device. Obtaining this level of certification on the first attempt is unprecedented for a new manufacturer of a new aircraft. Level D is the highest qualification the FAA grants for simulators, and this certification will allow Eclipse Aviation to type certify student pilots without having to train in an aircraft.