Honda to Add Autoland to Its New Model

The updated Hondajet Elite II will have increased range and autothrottle, along with Garmin’s Autoland system.

Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET

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The Hondajet Elite II is an update to the Elite S, and will feature Autoland, autothrottle, and increased range. [Courtesy: Honda Aircraft Company]

Key Takeaways:

Honda Aircraft Company announced the updated HondaJet Elite II will integrate Garmin’s Autoland safety system, following other major business aviation manufacturers.
The HondaJet Elite II will feature an increased range of 1,547 nm, optional autothrottle, and ground spoilers to enhance performance and efficiency.
These updates aim to improve operational safety, reduce pilot workload, and maintain the aircraft's leadership in the very light jet class.
The Elite II also introduces various style enhancements, new interior options, and acoustic improvements for increased comfort.

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The question has been on our minds since the initial certification of Garmin’s Autoland suite—what company would be next to apply the safety system to its aircraft? In the owner-flown business aviation sector, there have been several candidates to integrate the automated emergency landing avionics and airframe hardware, software, and protocols, beyond first movers Piper Aircraft for the M600/SLS Halo, Daher for the TBM 940 HomeSafe, and Cirrus for the Vision Jet with Safe Return.

Honda Aircraft Company announced Monday at the 2022 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that the updated Hondajet Elite II will have increased range and autothrottle—and, most exciting in our minds, Garmin’s Autoland system.