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Honda Aircraft Secures FAA Type Certification on HondaJet Elite II

The update to the light jet includes a gross weight increase and extended range.

The latest version of the Hondajet HA-420 type, the Elite II, includes a maximum takeoff weight increase and extended range.[Courtesy: Honda Aircraft Company]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Honda Aircraft Company has secured FAA type certification for its new HondaJet Elite II, which includes an increased maximum takeoff weight, extended range of 1,547 nm, ground spoilers, and new aesthetic options.
  • Upcoming updates for the Elite II in 2023, not yet part of the certification, will add autothrottle and autoland functionality, making it the first light twin jet with autoland.
  • The improvements for the Elite II were developed based on precise and deliberate customer feedback, reflecting the company's focus on meeting customer requirements for its HA-420 series.
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Honda Aircraft Company announced Tuesday that it has secured FAA-type certification on the latest of its light jet series, the Hondajet Elite II. The company announced the new model at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (NBAA-BACE) in October in Orlando.

The baseline TC on the Elite II includes the maximum takeoff weight increase to 11,100 pounds, which enables a fuel capacity increase, driving the range out to 1,547 nm under NBAA IFR parameters and four occupants. The addition of a ground spoiler will optimize takeoff and landing performance at the increased weight. A palette of new color options and interior enhancements come with the new model as well.

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