PPG Aerospace Coatings System Specified for Eclipse 550 Jet
LAS VEGAS – The first production Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet, which was on display at the National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in Las Vegas, is a shining example of the world-class finish achieved with an advanced coatings system by PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group for the fleet. Eclipse Aerospace selected the PPG Aerospace system to provide customers with superior weight savings for enhanced aircraft fuel efficiency, durability for extended service life, and outstanding gloss and color retention.
“Eclipse Aerospace is pleased to offer our Eclipse 550 customers the superior exterior coating system provided by PPG Aerospace,” said Edward Lundeen, Eclipse Aerospace Senior Vice President, Business Operations. “The economics of PPG’s coating system, combined with their excellent technical support, simplified our selection decision. The decision to move away from chromate-based paint to a chromate-free product has reduced our environmental exposure and resultant costs while providing a safe work environment for our personnel.”