The HondaJet Elite II has received FAA certification for its Emergency Autoland (EAL) system.
This makes it the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified with autonomous emergency landing technology.
The Emergency Autoland system allows the aircraft to land itself in an emergency, activatable either manually or automatically if a pilot becomes unresponsive.
Honda Aircraft highlights this feature as enhancing customer safety and peace of mind, with plans to pursue international certifications.
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