Laughter, tears and many standing ovations filled one of HondaJet’s hangars at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, as a huge crowd of onlookers celebrated the FAA type certification of the light jet. HondaJet employees and suppliers; federal, state, and city government officials; and media watched as a humbled Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, received the coveted TC document from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “This is one of the most expensive papers,” Fujino said.
HondaJet Receives FAA Type Certificate
Key Takeaways:
- HondaJet celebrated receiving its FAA type certification for its light jet at a major event, marking a significant milestone after decades of development.
- President and CEO Michimasa Fujino expressed deep emotion, highlighting his nearly 30-year personal dedication to the project and calling the achievement the "crystal of sweat and tears."
- The company has grown substantially from fewer than 50 employees in 2005 to 1,700 today, and plans to begin deliveries soon and ramp up production.
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