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 The Williams FJ33-5A-12 is a medium-bypass
turbofan capable of producing up to 1900 lbs. of takeoff thrust at its full
rating, but will be de-rated for installation on “Canada” to just under 1200
lb. The FJ44/FJ33 family of engines are well known for their excellent
thrust-to-weight ratio, fuel efficiency, and low acquisition and operating
costs. The FJ33 was originally certified in 2004, with the FJ33-5A variant
certified in 2016.
FJ33-5A-12 will allow the aircraft to not only meet, but
exceed the performance goals established for the project. “Canada” will now
have a Max Cruise speed range in excess of 1470nm, with NBAA 100-nm reserves
and will be able to climb direct to its maximum operating altitude of 43,000
ft., even on hot days. Takeoff performance is also significantly improved
enabling it to depart high altitude airports on hot days without offloading
fuel or payload.
“I am very pleased that ONE Aviation has chosen our FJ33-5 to
power their exciting new offering,” said Gregg Williams, Chairman, President
& CEO of Williams International. I’m also proud of our team for
developing and certifying an engine that is making jet travel more
affordable.”
“I look forward to working with Williams and to all the
possibilities the FJ33 brings to the “Canada” project” said Alan Klapmeier,
CEO of ONE Aviation. “The additional power and efficiency of the Williams
engines will once again change our customers view of personal jet
performance.”
About ONE Aviation
ONE Aviation is a global manufacturing
corporation, which markets, produces, and delivers the Eclipse 550
twin-engine jet, as it develops the Eclipse 700 and the Kestrel K350
single-engine turboprop. In addition, ONE Aviation will design, acquire, and
build additional aircraft complementary to its two core products. ONE
Aviation also provides engineering, maintenance, service, and support for the
Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 fleet. For more information, please visit www.ONEaviation.aero.
About Williams
Headquartered in Walled Lake, Michigan,
Williams International is the world leader in the design, manufacturing and
support of small gas turbine engines. In addition to its reputation for the
best customer support, Williams is also well known for establishing the most
highly integrated and automated manufacturing facilities in the world to
support high quality, high volume production and on schedule delivery of its
rapidly growing family of turbine engines. For more information about the
company, its products, and support, please visit www.williams-int.com.
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ONE Aviation announced at the Eclipse
Jet Owners and Pilots Association (EJOPA) Annual Convention the selection of
the Williams International FJ33-5A-12 turbofan as the engine to power the
EA700 “Project Canada”. The “Canada” project was announced last year as an
upgrade to the Eclipse 500/550. Relative to the EA550, the “Canada” holds
more fuel in a longer wing, with 2-foot extensions on each side; more cabin
volume, with a 14-inch fuselage stretch, Garmin G3000 avionics, and more
power with the FJ33 engines.