Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across South America’s business aviation market.
The delivery follows type validation of the HondaJet Elite II by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), confirming that the aircraft meets the country’s safety and performance standards and is now approved for registration and operation in Brazil.
The aircraft will continue to be marketed in the country through Lider Aviação, Honda Aircraft’s exclusive authorised sales representative in Brazil.
The HondaJet Elite II is the latest evolution of the HondaJet platform, offering enhanced performance, greater range and advanced automation features. The aircraft has a maximum NBAA IFR range of 1,547 nautical miles, supported by increased fuel capacity and other performance enhancements that enable more direct city-pair connections across South America.
Among its new technologies is an autothrottle system that automatically manages engine power to maintain the selected speed, reducing pilot workload while enhancing passenger comfort.
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Amod Kelkar, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Honda Aircraft Company, said the delivery reflects the company’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint.
“This delivery underscores Honda Aircraft Company’s commitment to building a global fleet presence while delivering meaningful value to customers worldwide. The enhanced features of the Elite II will enable customers in Brazil and across South America to travel farther, more efficiently, and with an elevated level of comfort,” Kelkar said.
The HondaJet Elite II is also being showcased at LABACE 2026, Latin America’s largest business aviation exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 August at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo.
Lider Aviação, headquartered in Belo Horizonte, provides sales, maintenance and customer support for HondaJet aircraft in Brazil. The company is the largest private aviation business in Latin America and operates 22 fixed-base operations (FBOs) across the country. Including the latest delivery, Lider Aviação has facilitated a total of nine HondaJet deliveries in Brazil since 2017.
