Aircraft
Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again
The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.
(Photo: Mark Wagner)
(Photo: Mark Wagner)

Nearly 10 years ago, the then-CEO of Eclipse Aerospace (EAI) vented his exasperation at the multitude of "phoenix rising from the ashes" stories to describe his company and its hallmark product, the Eclipse 500 very light jet. Alas, comparisons to that mythical bird, reborn from its own remains, are probably even more apropos today.

On November 30 last year, following a protracted and often calamitous trip through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, assets of the Eclipse 500 program were purchased by British entrepreneur Christopher Harborne out from under the umbrella of beleaguered One Aviation. Among Harborne's portfolio of companies is international fuel provider AML Global.

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