Honda Aircraft Company announced on May 26 the new Elite S model, with a 200-pound payload increase, upgraded avionics capabilities, and new color schemes. In a virtual launch, Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino called the model “the next iteration of the HondaJet to expand operational capability. As a result of the innovation, design and engineering on the new Elite S, we are once again setting a new standard in business aviation.”
Honda Aircraft Company Unveils HondaJet Elite S
Key Takeaways:
- Honda Aircraft Company launched the new Elite S model, featuring a 200-pound payload increase due to an increased maximum takeoff weight.
- The Elite S introduces significant avionics upgrades, including FAA Data Comm, ACARS text-based messaging, and an Advanced Steering Augmentation System, all designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety.
- New color schemes (Gunmetal, Deep Sea Blue, Luxe Gold) and a distinctive red "S" logo accompany the model, which is expected to be available in June 2021.
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