Eclipse puts Eclipse 500 jets to the test as flight hours accumulate towards FAA certification

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — May 02, 2006 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the revolutionary Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ), today announced that the Eclipse 500 test fleet has amassed 1,700 total flight hours on the path to FAA certification, with 700 hours accumulated in the last three months alone. Completing testing at an unprecedented rate, the company projects it will achieve FAA certification by the end of this quarter and EASA certification by the end of the year.

Eclipse 500 testing demonstrates exceptionally low noise and engine emissions

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — May 02, 2006 — Eclipse Aviation Corporation today announced that early Eclipse 500 tests indicate the breakthrough very light jet (VLJ) will exceed the company’s already aggressive expectations for low aircraft noise, engine smoke emissions and cabin sound.

Commercial strategy to be focused initially on Russia, Ukraine and Turkey

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — May 02, 2006 — Eclipse Aviation Corporation today announced a partnership with ETIRC Aviation Europe (ETIRC Aviation), a new company that will drive sales and service for the breakthrough Eclipse 500 jet throughout countries such as Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and other CIS states. ETIRC Aviation was founded by Roel Pieper, a former high-tech executive and current venture capitalist.

Company’s newest Legacy 600 displayed at EBACE

São José dos Campos, April 28, 2006 – Embraer will showcase the Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300 interior mock-ups at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE 2006) to kick off the European tour. The newest Legacy 600 will also be exhibited at the international convention to be held May 3-5 in Geneva, Switzerland.