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Last summer's One Aviation announcement of a much refined new version of the Eclipse platform is reportedly coming together. While initial sales activity has been called 'encouraging' by One Aviation CEO, Alan Klapmeier, additional physical details are either being defined or confirmed. The initial aims for the airframe are being validated as the R&D team completes design development - including the requirement for 24% less runway over the Eclipse 550, less time to climb to flight level four-zero-zero, and a 1400 nautical mile range at max cruise speed with NBAA IFR reserves. The use of Lithium-Ion Main Ship Batteries continues to increase as the FAA issued Supple