Who is the Eclipse 500 suited to?

It is a very light jet for a small private party. The compact cabin is a good fit for straightforward point-to-point journeys where the group does not need the space or amenities of a larger business aircraft.

What is worth checking before a longer trip?

Check the seating position for each passenger, baggage allowance and available cabin facilities. With a very light jet, matching the aircraft to the party's size and comfort needs is particularly important.

Is the seating arranged for conversation?

A typical business interior uses facing club seats rather than only forward-facing rows. Additional seats and service areas depend on the cabin fit, so confirm where each member of the party would sit.

What should I check if everyone has a large suitcase?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 0.45 cubic metres. Ask the operator to check the actual cases or equipment. Compartment volume alone does not establish whether an item will pass through the hatch or leave room for the rest of the party's bags.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.27 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Charter Price per Hour$2 900

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Eclipse 500
Family:: Eclipse
Manufacturer:: Eclipse Aerospace

Aircraft Class:: Very light
ICAO/IATA Codes:: EA50

Number Built:: 290
Available on Aviapages:: 18
Single Pilot Operations:: Yes

Popularity85
Reliability95
Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 41 001 ft 12 497 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 6 001 lbs 2 722 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F
Typical Avionics:: Avio/Avio NG integrated flight deck

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 283 kts 525 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 375 kts 695 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 3.5 h
Max Range:: 837 nmi 1 550 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 507 lb/h 230 kg/h
Max Payload:: 1 102 lbs 500 kg

Eclipse 500 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 4
Cabin Height:: 4.17 ft 1.27 m
Cabin Width:: 4.66 ft 1.42 m
Cabin Length:: 12.34 ft 3.76 m

Sleeping Places:: 0
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 188.07 ft³ 5.33 m³
Luggage Volume:: 15.89 ft³ 0.45 m³

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 10.99 ft 3.35 m
Aircraft Length:: 33.46 ft 10.2 m
Wingspan:: 37.93 ft 11.56 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 compact passenger seating area behind the cockpit; approximately 4 cabin seats in a typical executive layout
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Baggage storage provided; compartment access, volume split and loading limits require the selected aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Eclipse 500

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $2 900

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $850 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $9.69
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $1 132 – $1 698
Annual Cost of Ownership: $528 938 – $793 406
Cost per Seat-Mile: $2.11

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $283 056
At 350 hours: $495 348

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $165 824
At 350 hours: $165 824

Farnborough – Paris

EGLF – LFPB

Flight time:: 45 min
Estimated price:: $4 050

Paris – Geneve

LFPB – LSGG

Flight time:: 55 min
Estimated price:: $4 671

Paris – Nice

LFPB – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 19 min
Estimated price:: $6 163

Geneve – Nice

LSGG – LFMN

Flight time:: 41 min
Estimated price:: $3 801

Milan – Nice

LIML – LFMN

Flight time:: 36 min
Estimated price:: $3 490

Zurich – Milan

LSZH – LIML

Flight time:: 34 min
Estimated price:: $3 366

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Eclipse 500 Description

The Eclipse 500 originally introduced a radically new category called the very light jet (VLJ.)The twin-turbofan jet nicely combines reliability, fuel efficiency, and simplicity in a sleek and stylish casing.Although classified as a light jet, the Eclipse 500 accommodates up to 6 passengers, making it just right for individual or small company flights. The Eclipse 500 has a lot to offer in terms of performance, having a maximum cruise speed of 370 knots and the ability to fly at an altitude of41,000 feet. The plane is highly competitive with other very light jets. The interior is stylish, featuring leather outboard armrests, seats with forward and aft adjustment and a 28 degree recline as well as a work/dining table The Eclipse 500 offering competitive performance while having a sleek and comfortable design.

Strengths

Private passenger cabin
Airport and range flexibility subject to the selected aircraft

Weaknesses

Payload, weather and reserves affect achievable range
Interior fittings and charter availability vary by aircraft
Factory-new base-aircraft production has ended

Best use cases

Executive business travel
Private leisure travel
Multi-city itineraries subject to aircraft and route availability

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