The Eclipse 500 (officially Eclipse Aerospace EA500) stands as a compact six-seat business jet, initially crafted by Eclipse Aviation and subsequently enhanced and manufactured by Eclipse Aerospace. The foundational concept for this aircraft emerged from the Williams V-Jet II, originally intended to serve as a demonstrator for the FJX-2 turbofan engine. Although Williams opted against producing the initial aircraft, Eclipse Aviation, founded in 1998, recognized the demonstrator’s substantial appeal and proceeded to advance the V-Jet II project. Rebranded as the EA500, the aircraft retained the demonstrator’s airframe while incorporating innovative manufacturing techniques for its structure. In 2004, the EA500 took its inaugural flight, propelled by two lightweight Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofan engines housed in aft fuselage-mounted nacelles. The Eclipse 500 was officially introduced in 2006, marking the inception of a novel category of very light jets.
Red Box is delighted to present a diverse array of ground power and support equipment tailored for the Eclipse 500 aircraft. This includes tugs, ground power units, start power units and more, meticulously designed to meet the distinctive requirements of the Eclipse 500.
Our offerings feature the 709 tug, and the RBSC100 continuous power unit. These tools prove ideal for diagnostic work, pre-flight checks, or continuous equipment powering during operations, all without depleting the onboard aircraft batteries. Additionally, we provide the RB50A for starting the aircraft, aiding in avoiding hot starts. We also offer a combination of start and continuous power in a single unit designed specifically for the Eclipse 500 within our TC3000 range.
