Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a leading aviation/helicopter manufacturer, and Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., a maker of VLJs (very light jets) recently announced an agreement in principle for Sikorsky to make an investment in Eclipse Aerospace Inc. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eclipse Aerospace provides engineering, service, and support for the fleet of 260 Eclipse 500 twin-engine jets. Sikorsky Aircraft, manufacturer of the BLACK HAWK helicopter and other iconic aircraft, is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).