D-ILAC Aircraft Overview
D-ILAC is a Eclipse 500 registered in Germany with serial number 000177. Very light jets represent the most accessible segment of jet aviation, designed for short-haul missions where speed and efficiency outweigh cabin size. The aircraft is associated with Liebherr Aerospace Gmbh, registered through the LBA.
Eclipse 500 Market Position
The Eclipse 500 was designed as a single-pilot, very light jet for air taxi operations. Its Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines and Williams-sourced initial powerplant went through a difficult development. While Eclipse Aviation went through bankruptcy, the type has a committed owner community and was relaunched as the Eclipse 550.
Performance Profile
The Eclipse 500 achieves cruise speeds around 370 knots with a range of 1,125 nautical miles. While shorter-legged than light jets, this performance covers most regional routes within a 500 to 800-mile radius. Power comes from 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F. The aircraft reaches altitudes up to 41,000 feet.
Mission Profile
VLJs serve a distinct niche: owner-pilots, air taxi operators, and travelers on short hops between regional airports. The Eclipse 500 seats up to 4 passengers in a compact cabin. The economics work best on legs under two hours where the time savings over driving or airline connections justify the operating cost.
Charter & Availability
D-ILAC is registered in Germany under the LBA. Contact The Jet Finder to inquire about charter availability for this aircraft or similar Eclipse 500 platforms worldwide.
Insider Note
Very light jets are single-pilot certified, which reduces crew costs but limits duty-day flexibility on multi-leg itineraries. For back-to-back missions exceeding eight hours of duty time, a two-pilot crew or overnight rest may be required.
