Honda HA-420 HondaJet

Honda Aircraft Company Announces the First Medevac Configuration Installation on a HondaJet Elite

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Aircraft, Aviation, Vehicles, Honda, Very light jets, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Michimasa Fujino

The medevac configuration was installed on a HondaJet Elite owned by Wing Spirit, an air ambulance and charter company based in Hawaii.

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  • The medevac configuration was installed on a HondaJet Elite owned by Wing Spirit, an air ambulance and charter company based in Hawaii.
  • A mockup of the HondaJet Elite medevac configuration will be displayed at Honda Aircraft Company's booth at NBAA-BACE.
  • Additionally, due to increased demand for the HondaJet, Honda Aircraft has begun construction on a second FlightSafety International HondaJet Elite simulator.
  • As the company explores the potential for alternative fuel use in its aircraft, Honda Aircraft Company flew a HondaJet Elite to NBAA-BACE 2019 using sustainable aviation fuel.

Honda Aircraft Company Celebrates the Delivery of the First Two HondaJet Elites to Hawaii

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Aircraft, Aviation, Economy of Japan, Honda Aircraft Company, Michimasa Fujino, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda, Sōichirō

HONOLULU, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company celebrated the delivery of the first two HondaJet Elites to Hawaii during a special ceremony at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Thursday, June 27th.

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  • HONOLULU, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company celebrated the delivery of the first two HondaJet Elites to Hawaii during a special ceremony at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Thursday, June 27th.
  • Wing Spirit, a newly-established company that will provide luxurious and convenient charter services for inter-island transportation, has taken delivery of two HondaJet Elites.
  • When creating the HondaJet, my goal was to design a technologically advanced aircraft that would improve the lives of customers around the world," said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino.
  • The challenging spirit upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is alive today as Honda Aircraft fulfills one of Honda's longstanding dreams to advance human mobility skyward.

The HondaJet is the Most Delivered Aircraft in its Class for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Aircraft, Aviation, Very light jets, Vehicles, Honda, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft Company

Last year, 37 HondaJets were delivered around the globe, marking the second consecutive year the HondaJet has been the most delivered very light jet.

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  • Last year, 37 HondaJets were delivered around the globe, marking the second consecutive year the HondaJet has been the most delivered very light jet.
  • This, along with our strong global dealer network, has made the HondaJet the most delivered aircraft in its class," said Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO Michimasa Fujino.
  • "The HondaJet finishing as the most delivered aircraft for the second consecutive year is a testament to our team's dedication to developing cutting-edge technologies that improve the lives of our customers around the world."
  • Honda Aircraft Company has fully transitioned its aircraft production line from the original HondaJet to the HondaJet Elite and will continue to offer the performance package developed by the Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) for the original HondaJet.

Former F-15 Fighter Pilots Break Flight Speed Record In The HondaJet Elite

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Sunday, February 17, 2019
Aircraft, Aviation, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Murph, Aircraft pilot

Trading in their corporate suits for their leather flight jackets to set a world speed record has caught the attention of the Business and Aviation world.

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  • Trading in their corporate suits for their leather flight jackets to set a world speed record has caught the attention of the Business and Aviation world.
  • Afterburner's Founder & CEO, Jim "Murph" Murphy, will join Jet It's Founder & CEO, Glenn Gonzales as he attempts to set a new aviation speed record in the HondaJet Elite on Tuesday, February 19, 2019!
  • It's no coincidence that these former elite military fighter pilots turned successful CEO's are joining forces to set a new aviation speed record.
  • "I knew I could trust Murph to put safety first as we attempt to break this speed record.

HondaJet Elite Deliveries Begin in Japan

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Honda, Very light jets, Michimasa Fujino, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Ebina, Haneda Airport

TOKYO, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has delivered the first HondaJet Elite in Japan.

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  • TOKYO, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has delivered the first HondaJet Elite in Japan.
  • To commemorate the type certification and the first delivery of a HondaJet Elite in Japan, Honda Aircraft Company held a ceremony at Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport), which was attended by JCAB Director-General Kuniharu Ebina, Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company and Gentaro Toya, Chief Executive of HondaJet Japan1.
  • After Kuniharu Ebina presented the HondaJet Elite's Japan type certification to Michimasa Fujino, the HondaJet Elite was delivered to Kotaro Chiba, founder of Japan's Drone Fund and the first HondaJet customer in Japan.
  • In June 2018, Honda Aircraft Company began sales of the HondaJet Elite in Japan through HondaJet Japan.

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package for the HondaJet HA-420

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Honda, Very light jets, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Michimasa Fujino, GE Honda HF120

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420.
  • The APMG Performance Package offers current HondaJet owners the opportunity to implement Honda Aircraft Company's latest performance upgrades on their aircraft; among those are a shorter takeoff field length, an increased maximum takeoff weight and more mission capabilities.
  • Honda Aircraft Company also announced that the HondaJet and HondaJet Elite have received type certification from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • The second aircraft from Honda Aircraft Company, the HondaJet Elite is the fastest, furthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

Bongiovi Aviation Partners with Honda Aircraft on the Newly Released HondaJet Elite

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Aircraft, Transport, Aviation, Very light jets, Honda, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Business jet, Tony Bongiovi, Aviation safety

Via this collaboration, "speaker-less" audio technologyDPS Audio by Bongiovi Aviation - is now available for cabin entertainment on Honda Aircraft's latest very light business jet, the HondaJet Elite.

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  • Via this collaboration, "speaker-less" audio technologyDPS Audio by Bongiovi Aviation - is now available for cabin entertainment on Honda Aircraft's latest very light business jet, the HondaJet Elite.
  • At the event, Honda Aircraft will be hosting an interactive exhibition of Bongiovi speaker-less audio technology with DPS - available on the new HondaJet Elite.
  • In addition to the display, Honda Aircraft Company will have an aircraft present at the static location displaying the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified Bongiovi system.
  • DPS Audio by Bongiovi Aviation utilizes Digital Power Station (DPS) technology invented by legendary music producer, recording engineer and audio innovator, Tony Bongiovi.

The HondaJet Elite Makes Its United States Debut At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

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Monday, July 23, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Very light jets, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda, Experimental Aircraft Association, Honda Aircraft Company, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Michimasa Fujino

GREENSBORO, N.C., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company 's newest technologically advanced aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, will make its United States debut during the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company 's newest technologically advanced aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, will make its United States debut during the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • The HondaJet Elite's AirVenture debut comes 13 years following the experimental HondaJet's appearance at the world's largest annual aviation gathering in 2005.
  • "13 years ago, we showcased the HondaJet, which ultimately helped us to commercialize the aircraft, and this year, I am excited to present our newest innovation as it makes its United States debut."
  • "We are happy to welcome the company's latest aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, to AirVenture as it makes its debut in the United States."

Honda Aircraft Company Appoints Avemex As HondaJet Mexico

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Very light jets, Honda, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Greensboro, North Carolina, Michimasa Fujino

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has appointed Avemex SA De CV (hereafter, "Avemex") as HondaJet Mexico.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has appointed Avemex SA De CV (hereafter, "Avemex") as HondaJet Mexico.
  • As the exclusive authorized HondaJet dealer in the region, HondaJet Mexico will provide sales, customer service and support for the aircraft in Mexico.
  • "We are thrilled to be appointed as the authorized dealer for Honda Aircraft Company in Mexico.
  • The second aircraft from Honda Aircraft Company, the HondaJet Elite is the fastest, furthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Sales To Japan

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Economy of Japan, Honda, Very light jets, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Marubeni, Aerospace, Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aero

TOKYO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has expanded sales to Japan with the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan.

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  • TOKYO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has expanded sales to Japan with the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan.
  • This goal has been fulfilled by Honda Aircraft Company with its further expansion of the aircraft industry.
  • The aircraft has inherited the aeronautical breakthroughs developed by Honda Aircraft and is the most efficient, quietest, fastest, furthest and highest-flying aircraft in its category.
  • The second aircraft from Honda Aircraft Company, the HondaJet Elite is the fastest, furthest and highest-flying plane in its category.