Honda Aircraft began their deliveries in 2015 after receiving their Type certification from FAA.
30 December 2021: Honda Aircraft marked a major milestone with the delivery of its 200th HondaJet. They began their first HondaJet deliveries soon after the clean-sheet aircraft received its Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in December 2015. In May 2018, the company introduced the HondaJet Elite, with an extended range of 1,437 nm, new avionics features, and new styling. In May 2021, the company announced new upgrades to the design with the HondaJet Elite S, which increased the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight by 200 lbs. and added new avionics features to further expand operational capability and reduce pilot workload to maximize safety. The HondaJet has been certified in over 13 countries, with total flight hours over 98,000.
Honda Aircraft Company’s President and CEO Michimasa Fujino said, “Since 2017, the HondaJet has been the most delivered aircraft in its class, and we continue to see high demand for the aircraft, thanks to its unmatched performance, comfort, efficiency and innovative design. The delivery of the 200th HondaJet is a reflection of its superior capabilities and reliability, as well as the extraordinary customer support of our team members. We will remain committed to our customers by ensuring that the HondaJet Elite S continues to set a new standard in business aviation.”
The HondaJet Elite S is the faster, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class. The Honda Jet Elite S incorporates Honda Aircraft’s many technological innovations, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration, Natural Laminar Flow nose wing, and composite fuselage. The aircraft is also powered by the GE Honda Aero Engines HF120.
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All these advancements contribute to the aircraft’s superior performance, unparalleled efficiency and maximized fuselage space, making the aircraft’s cabin the largest in its class. The HondaJet Elite S cabin features a full-service galley, a private lavatory with optional belted seat and an industry first Bongiovi sound system. The aircraft sets the standard ins safety and human-machine interface technology with an ergonomically designed cockpit and highly customized Garmin G3000 avionics suite.
