When Honda Aircraft Company announced it had received FAA type certification for the HA-420 HondaJet on December 9, the company’s president and CEO, Michimasa Fujino, described the document as “the crystal of sweat and tears.” The sign-off was the culmination of decades of hard work. Fujino became involved in Honda’s aircraft program in 1986. The first drawings of what eventually became the HondaJet were sketched in the early 1990s. The Honda Aircraft branch was established in August 2006, and the first conforming HondaJet flew in December 2010. It is no wonder Fujino refers to the HA-420 as his third daughter.
We Fly: Honda Aircraft HA-420
Key Takeaways:
- The HondaJet (HA-420) recently received FAA type certification after decades of development, featuring an innovative over-the-wing engine mount designed for a quieter cabin and improved performance.
- Benefiting from the backing of the Honda empire, Honda Aircraft operates with first-rate facilities, sophisticated production, and a mature global support network, allowing for rapid deliveries post-certification.
- The reviewer praised the $4.85 million light jet for its "highly intelligent" systems, whisper-quiet cockpit, strong performance, single-pilot certification, and comfortable, spacious cabin, making it well-suited for owner-operators.
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