Eclipse Jet Announced Today the Formation of Global Service Center Network

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Eclipse Jet LP (Eclipse Jet)
announced today it has entered into an Agreement with Eclipse Service Network,
LLC (ESN), a logistics and management organization to form a network of
third-party Service Centers across the United States. Eclipse Jet is also in
discussions with third-party service providers in Europe to start an
ESN-Europe as soon as possible.

Brigadoon Aircraft Maintenance, LLC, is the first Platinum Level Service
Center under the Eclipse Service Network. Centrally located in Chicago
Illinois, Brigadoon is already staffed with a team of Eclipse trained
mechanics and has now begun FIKI modifications for the Eclipse 500 Jet. "With
the help of Mike Press and Mason Holland and the entire Eclipse Jet team we
have been able to identify and source all of the parts necessary to begin FIKI
modifications, we will begin taking orders for service shortly," stated Ken
Ross, founder of ESN. "We have Eclipse trained mechanics and are now ready to
accelerate our Eclipse services. We have sourced all of the parts needed for
the FIKI upgrade so we are ready to start scheduling these, however, we are
waiting for Eclipse Jet to secure the assets of Old Eclipse so we can finish
the work needed to deliver ETT, Avio NG, and Garmin 1.5 upgrades at reasonable
production levels," Ross further stated.

"When we looked at the body of work Brigadoon had already accomplished to
expedite the delivery of the modifications, we quickly realized the level of
expertise and dedication to the Eclipse community was unparalleled. We looked
at many options, but we quickly came to the conclusion that the ESN model was
the only one with the ability to deliver FIKI to the fleet in the few
remaining months before icing season," said Press.

Eclipse Jet co-founder Mike Press is excited for the existing customer base
including those customers in Europe and around the world. Press states, "We
are so fortunate to have Ken Ross on our team. His group has spent months
validating and verifying the precise procedures needed to not only source the
correct parts but also complete the installation upgrades at efficiencies and
quality well beyond the old Eclipse. He definitely has at least a 6 month
advantage over any other service provider in his ability to start these needed
upgrades. In addition to his Brigadoon Service Center, Ken has also created
ESN as a network which will allow independent service centers access not only
to parts but also documentation, training and procedures needed to quickly get
started on major modifications and upgrades of the Eclipse 500 Jet."

The number of ESN service facilities will be determined by aircraft population
and location. Qualified independent repair facilities or fleet operators may
be eligible to join the Eclipse Service Network after completing an
application process and passing an audit to verify it can meet the service
level standards set forth by ESN. The levels of ESN certified service
facilities are:

Platinum Service Facility - These Service Centers will be required to maintain
the necessary equipment, staff and training to perform all major upgrades and
major repairs for the Eclipse 500, in addition, customers can schedule
required inspections and minor repairs. Two Platinum Service Centers will
officially open on day one of Eclipse Jet operations, one in Albuquerque and
one in Chicago. A third, in the southeast is under negotiation and should open
shortly after Eclipse Jet opens. A fourth Platinum level provider is also
under negotiation in Europe. ALL Platinum Service Centers will be capable of
completing the ETT, AvioNG, and FIKI 1.5 modifications and upgrades.

Gold Service Facility - These Service Centers will be required to maintain the
necessary equipment, staff and training to perform scheduled inspections and
minor repairs. A minimum of two Eclipse trained mechanics must be on staff and
these facilities must qualify as a certified repair station with the FAA.
Under the terms of the agreement, ESN is required to establish multiple Gold
level service centers geographically in order to ensure these services are
widely available.

Silver Service Facility - These Service Centers will have the necessary
equipment and staff to perform minor repairs. Silver Service Centers will
primarily be providing routine service for a select number of customers in
their local area.

Fleet Manager Service Facility - a special category of Service Facilities for
fleet operators has also been established. A Fleet Manager Facility can
provide all Gold level services for its qualifying Part 135 fleet and will be
assigned a special toll-free hotline for express AOG service items needed for
expediting repair in the event of an emergency repair need to support
commercial operations.

Fleet operators and individual aircraft owners alike will enjoy this broad
independent distribution of service centers throughout the world. Graham
Casson, President of the OurPLANE fractional jet company stated, "Eclipse Jet
has the right plan. They will focus company efforts on sourcing parts and
producing aircraft on a controlled scheduled plan while outsourcing the
service work to those qualified groups who already possess the infrastructure
to begin work immediately. A real value-add is that by restarting production,
existing owners will be able to benefit from an ongoing stream of parts that
will be more readily available at a lower price."

"The fastest and most efficient way to re-establish service for the Eclipse
500 is by outsourcing the service functions to independent service centers and
repair facilities who can compete for the customers by controlling cost and
providing superior service. In addition, Eclipse Jet will empower these
independent service centers with a parts sourcing and distribution program
designed to control the cost of parts through volume production orders and
discounts obtained by suppliers," states Mason Holland, co-founder of Eclipse
Jet.

About Eclipse Jet (New Eclipse)
Eclipse Jet, LLC is a partnership formed to acquire and manage the assets of
the former Eclipse Aviation, now in bankruptcy. Eclipse designed and
manufactured the Eclipse 500 Microjet - the first affordable twinjet that
launched the new microjet category. Eclipse Jet is dedicated to supporting
Eclipse 500 owners and depositors, and to returning the breakthrough aircraft
to manufacture for customers around the world.

CONTACT:

Mike Press
(636) 536-1902
mpress@spjets.com

OR

Mason Holland
(843) 971-5025
mason.holland@benefitfocus.com

SOURCE Eclipse Jet LP

Mike Press, Eclipse Jet, +1-636-536-1902, mpress@spjets.com; or Mason Holland,
+1-843-971-5025, Benefitfocus, mason.holland@benefitfocus.com