HondaJet Elite Has a Toilet With Seatbelts
On the ground, Honda is well known for building safe cars, all of which definitely have seatbelts. And while its line of private aircrafts also have seatbelts, they had always been relegated to regular seats…until now. The new HondaJet Elite has a 1,437 nautical mile range, and that means you’re probably going to need to […]
HondaJet Earns Brazilian Type Certification
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet has received its type certificate from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency. The advanced lightweight jet earned the certification on August 8, 2017, and the official announcement was made at the annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) 2017, which is being held at […]
HondaJet Customers Going Around the World in 80 Days
Taking a page from science fiction author Jules Verne, a pair of HondaJet customers is doing their own modern day spin on the classic novel Around the World in 80 Days. Honda Aircraft customers Julian and Kim MacQueen are setting out on a journey that will see them flying their HondaJet to up to 26 […]
HondaJet Receives Canadian Type Certification
Honda’s first foray into flight continues to be a soaring success, with the Honda Aircraft Company today announcing that the HondaJet received its type certificate from Transport Canada on June 1, 2017. The approval means that the company can begin deliveries of its advanced light jet to Canadian registration customers, while HondaJet production continues to ramp up. […]
HondaJet to Make First Appearance in Hong Kong and Tapei
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet will be making its first appearance in Hong Kong and Taipei in April. The promotional visits will immediately follow the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Shanghai, China, from April 11th through the 13th. “Honda Aircraft Company continues to evaluate new markets as […]
HondaJet to Make Chinese Debut at 2017 ABACE
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced its intentions to showcase the company’s HondaJet at the 2017 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE), which take place April 11th through the 13th in Shanghai, China. The lightweight plane’s appearance at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport will be the first-ever static display of the HondaJet in China. “We […]
HondaJet Achieves Two New Speed Records On East Coast
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet has officially set its first two speed records, traveling from courses in Teterboro, New Jersey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Boston, Massachusetts to Palm Beach, Florida. The records were presented to the company by the United States National Aeronautic Association during the National Business Aviation Association’s […]
HondaJet Deliveries Expand Into Middle Americas with New Panama Dealer
Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it is expanding sales of the HondaJet to Middle Americas. SYI Aviation in Panama City, Panama will become the newest HondaJet dealer, providing sales, service, and support for Honda’s advanced light jet throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, including Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. […]
HondaJet Receives Production Certificate from FAA
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has received a Production Certificate from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to manufacture its lightweight aircraft, the HondaJet. The news comes after the HondaJet earned type certification from the FAA last year, and from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in late May. Melvin Johnson, […]
HondaJet Earns European Certification from EASA
Today the HondaJet has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The certification was announced by the Honda Aircraft Company during a press conference held at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. EASA Section Manager for High Performance Aircraft and Turboprops Steven Higgins presented the type certificate […]
Honda Aircraft Company Completes First European Delivery of HondaJet
Today Honda Aircraft Company announced the recent delivery of the first HondaJet in Europe. The milestone was celebrated during a ceremonial delivery at AERO 2016, which is taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany from April 20th through the 23rd. More Than Cars: Honda teams with Thrillist to create new pair of driving shoes “Delivering the first HondaJet […]
HondaJet Certified in Mexico Ahead of 2016 Aero Expo Debut
Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Mexico, the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), has given the HondaJet type certification. The HondaJet is also scheduled to make its debut at the 2016 Aero Expo, Mexico’s premiere aviation trade show, held at the Toluca International Airport from March 16th to 18th. […]
One Very Well-Behaved Guy Receives a HondaJet for Christmas
If you thought those car commercials in which someone gets a brand new Honda for Christmas seemed a bit extravagant, you’ll probably be really jealous to learn that some real-life person actually got a brand new Honda airplane this holiday season. Though there was no giant bow on top of the vehicle, one lucky customer […]
HondaJet Receives Type Certification from the FAA
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Honda Aircraft Company gathered at the latter’s headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, to announce that the HondaJet has officially received type certification from the FAA. Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino was presented with the certificate in front of over 2,000 people, including FAA Administrator […]
New HondaJet Photos Released as Plane Nears FAA Certification
Honda released two new photos of the HondaJet today, to coincide with an announcement that the Honda Aircraft Company has completed all function and reliability (F&R) test conditions and is concluding F&R flights for the plane. The announcement was made at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, which is being […]
HondaJet Makes First Public Appearance in South America
Today the HondaJet made its first public appearance in South America, strutting its stuff at the Conghonas Airport in São Paulo. The visit was part of LABACE 2015, the largest business aviation show in Latin America, which runs from August 11th to the 13th. The HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet, received an enthusiastic […]
Honda Announces HondaJet World Tour
Better get your tickets now: the Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet is going on a world tour! As part of the global tour, which kicks off later this month, the HondaJet will fly over 26,000 nautical miles and visit 13 countries. “The HondaJet world tour is a tribute to Honda’s challenging spirit […]