Eclipse 550
The first deliveries of the Eclipse 550, a modernised and upgraded version of the 500, were made in March 2014 and it was immediately hugely popular. It was designed from the beginning to offer the best value for money on the corporate jet market, while maintaining decent comfort and performance. It is one of the most fuel efficient twin-engine jets on the planet, consuming a mere 59 gallons of fuel per hour. This explains its low operating costs and consequent availability at extremely competitive prices. The Eclipse 550 doesn't sacrifice anything in terms of performance to achieve such impressive fuel efficiency as it still offers a high maximum cruise speed and a range of over 2000km, easily enabling it to connect major European cities.The Eclipse is a true air taxi, perfect for short-haul flights for up to 4 passengers at an unbeatable price.
Very light jet
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eclipse Aerospace |
| Category | Very light jet |
| Range* | 2084 km 1125 NM |
| Cruise speed | 695 km/h 375 kts |
| Seats** | 4-5 |
| Suitcases | 4 |
* with IFR reserves
** in standard configuration
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Where the Eclipse 550 flies most
The Eclipse 500 and 550 is a very light jet, and its European flying is concentrated around the Channel Islands. In 2025, 18% of its commercial charter flights worldwide started or ended in Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. Only four cities pass the 20-movement mark.
Guernsey leads with 160 movements, ahead of Jersey (87), London (42) and Southampton (24). The busiest routes were Guernsey to Jersey (39 flights) and Guernsey to Bournemouth (36). These are very short trips: 74% of the type's flights in the region covered less than 500 km. In Guernsey, 66% of its movements took place between June and September.
Based on LunaJets analysis of ADS-B flight tracking data. Contains information from adsb.lol, made available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The figures cover take-offs and landings on commercial charter flights (Part 135 / CAT) in 2025, in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. They include every version that shares the aircraft's type code, and a city needs at least 20 movements to be ranked.
Top Cities in 2025
For short island hops, the Guernsey page and the Jersey guide cover charter prices and airport details.