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Little Jets, Big Problems

by Gabriel Sherman September 2007 Issue
A new generation of tiny, cheap jets could bring commuter air travel to the masses–if the planes can ever get off the ground. Vern Raburn, the controversial C.E.O. of Eclipse Aviation, wants to lead the way, if he can overcome a three-year production delay and financing shortfalls.
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