Press Release

Issued by Essex Industries.

October 21, 2013

Essex Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Eclipse Aerospace to supply the PhostrEx™ fire extinguishing system for their recently-launched Eclipse 550 Very Light Jet program.

The new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet features best in class performance, economics and safety. The Eclipse 550 is one of the most efficient twin-engine jets available, with the ability to fly at altitudes up to 41,000 feet at a maximum cruise rate of 430 mph, while consuming a mere 59 gallons of fuel per hour.

In addition to the PhostrEx system, Essex supplies the side stick control grip on the Eclipse 550 and also supplied it on the Eclipse 500 VLJ.