Built in Albuquerque, New Mexico there are over 260 Eclipse Jets throughout the world. The Eclipse puts jet ownership within financial reach of companies and private owners unlike any other aircraft.

The Eclipse is well suited to the Asia Pacific region. With a 1,100nm range with four on board, low cost of acquisition, low operating costs and advanced technology.

Its takeoff, climb and cruise performance exceeds any other aircraft in its class. It's safe too, with a single engine rate of climb nearly twice that of the competition. It's fast. 370 knots - that's nearly 700km/hour and all in the comfort of a quality, well appointed and blissfully quiet cabin.

Eclipse is also accountant friendly. Lowest cost per mile than any other twin engine jet or turbo prop and, at just $US 2.15m it's nearest competitor is a full 50% more to purchase and costs 25% more to operate. Eclipse economics come about because of advanced manufacturing techniques, innovative design and a company culture dedicated to producing a better, more advanced jet at an affordable price.

Eclipse won the prestigious Collier Trophy (see below) in 2005 for excellence in aviation safety and innovation and in 2010 the giant Sikorsky Corporation became a shareholder and global support partner.

SM Aviation presents the Eclipse TE500 personal and business jet throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. On-going restructuring by Eclipse Aerospace, dedication to product support and shareholding/alliance with Sikorsky means that the future of this magnificent aircraft and its support network is assured.

To arrange a demonstration of the Eclipse; to find out more about how the Eclipse can assist your bottom line as an operator or, as a private owner how you can enjoy all the safety and economic benefits of affordable jet ownership, contact us at eclipse@smaviation.com.au ,download some range profiles, comparisons and articles (see side bar) or visit www.eclipseaerospace.net

The Robert J. Collier Trophy is awarded annually "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year." The list of Collier winners represents a timeline of aviation, as many of the awardees mark major events in the history of flight.

 In addition to being an aviator, humanitarian, and sportsman, Mr. Collier was a prominent publisher whose family created the popular Colliers Weekly. Robert Collier commissioned the trophy in 1910 with the intent to encourage the American aviation community to strive for excellence and achievement in aeronautic development.

In recognizing the worth and future of aviation, Mr. Collier proclaimed the ideal that, "the flying machine should be unselfishly and rapidly developed to its ultimate potential for economic advancement in America." In support of his statement, Collier was the first person to purchase an aircraft from the Wright brothers for personal use. Shortly thereafter, he loaned his aircraft to the U.S. Army for flight evaluations at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, which led to the first military orders for a flying machine.

Robert J. Collier died in 1918 after completing his military service in World War I.

He is remembered as one of the great visionaries of his time.

Reproduced with thanks to the National Aeronautics Association. www.naa.aero