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4AIR Achieves Major Milestone in Support of Sustainable Aviation

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.

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  • 4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.
  • 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci noted that, in just two years, many of the company’s early clients are increasing their commitments, moving to higher rating levels of the 4AIR program.
  • “Our focus is on providing our customers with a safe and more sustainable option when it comes to private air travel.
  • The growth of 4AIR comes against the backdrop of a changing industry, including managing stakeholder requests for climate-conscious initiatives, appeals from ESG advocates and changing government policies.

Honda Aircraft Company Reveals Latest Aircraft - the HondaJet Elite II

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Monday, October 17, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the "HondaJet Elite II" at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the "HondaJet Elite II" at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort.
  • Through Honda Aircraft Company's constant pursuit of innovation, the HondaJet Elite II is the fastest, highest, and farthest flying aircraft in its class, achieving a whole new level of performance that redefines what it means to be a very light jet.
  • "The HondaJet Elite II once again pushes the boundaries of its category on all fronts of performance, comfort, and style," said Hideto Yamasaki, President & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.
  • With the announcement of its journey of automation, Honda Aircraft Company also plans to introduce Autothrottle and Emergency Autoland by the end of 2023.

Honda Makes Major Investment in Ohio to Create New Electric Vehicle Hub

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.

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  • Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.
  • Honda's EV hub will leverage the company's longstanding production, product development, and purchasing operations located in Central Ohio.
  • Honda's new investment in its Ohio plants will support production of electric vehicles and EV components.
  • Now, as we expand Honda's partnership with Ohio, we are investing in a workforce that will create the power source for our future Honda and Acura electric vehicles," said Nelson.

Honda Ties for Leading Automaker in Cars.com 2022 American-Made Index with Four Models in Top 10

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Honda operates five automobile plants in the U.S. more than any other international automaker.

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  • Honda operates five automobile plants in the U.S. more than any other international automaker.
  • Honda vehicles in the top 10 are the Alabama-made Honda Passport SUV,Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan and Pilot SUV.
  • Three Ohio-made Acura models the Acura flagship, fourth generation MDX SUV, RDX premium sport crossover and TLX premium sport sedan placed 14th, 15th and 16th respectively.
  • All four of the Honda models in the top 10 Passport,Ridgeline, Odyssey and Pilot also were designed and developed by Honda engineers in the U.S. and are produced exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama.

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

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
  • During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally.
  • Honda Aircraft Company celebrated several milestones recently, including delivery of the 200th HondaJet in late December.
  • Watch 2021 recap video here: https://youtu.be/eqtF8y59FVc
    The HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

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

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
  • During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally.
  • Honda Aircraft Company celebrated several milestones recently, including delivery of the 200th HondaJet in late December.
  • Watch 2021 recap video here: https://youtu.be/eqtF8y59FVc
    The HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

Honda Alabama Auto Plant Begins Production of 2022 Honda Passport and First-Ever Passport TrailSport Model

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Monday, December 20, 2021

LINCOLN, Ala., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the start of mass production of the new 2022 Honda Passport and Passport TrailSport at its Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) in Lincoln.

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  • LINCOLN, Ala., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the start of mass production of the new 2022 Honda Passport and Passport TrailSport at its Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) in Lincoln.
  • AAP also has begun production of the first Honda TrailSport models Passport TrailSport and Pilot TrailSport both built exclusively in Alabama.
  • "Starting production of the new 2022 Passport and Passport TrailSport is a great way to kick off our next 20 years of Honda manufacturing in Alabama."
  • Honda associates at the Alabama Auto Plant have been producing the Honda Passport since its return to the lineup in 2018.

Honda Aircraft Company Delivers 200th HondaJet

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it has marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it has marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet.
  • Honda Aircraft Company began its first deliveries of the HondaJet 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.
  • "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," said Honda Aircraft Company's President and CEO Michimasa Fujino.

Honda Begins Making Vital Ventilator Parts for Dynaflo to Help COVID-19 Patients

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Honda and Dynaflo expect to maintain production of compressors through the end of August.

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  • Honda and Dynaflo expect to maintain production of compressors through the end of August.
  • Dynaflo had been making these state-of-the-art compressors at the rate of about 75 per week prior to the COVID-19 crisis.
  • To ensure consistency and quality, Honda associates have worked closely with Dynaflo personnel to learn best practices in compressor assembly.
  • Honda established operations in America in 1959 and today develops, manufactures, and sells Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.

American Honda Restores a Chevy Pickup

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The first big success among the Honda motorcycles sold in the U.S., the "Nifty Thrifty Honda 50" as it was advertised, put Honda on the map in America in the early 1960sand around the world for that matter.

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  • The first big success among the Honda motorcycles sold in the U.S., the "Nifty Thrifty Honda 50" as it was advertised, put Honda on the map in America in the early 1960sand around the world for that matter.
  • Easy to ride for almost anyone, the Honda 50 became a surprise hit immortalized in the "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" marketing campaign.
  • Also sharing the Chevy truck bed is an original 1965 Honda CB160, one of Honda's early small displacement sport bikes.
  • Today, Honda employs more than 31,000 associates in the development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment and powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.