Honda Aircraft Company announced on May 26 the new Elite S model, with a 200-pound payload increase, upgraded avionics capabilities, and new color schemes. In a virtual launch, Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino called the model “the next iteration of the HondaJet to expand operational capability. As a result of the innovation, design and engineering on the new Elite S, we are once again setting a new standard in business aviation.”
Honda Aircraft Company Unveils HondaJet Elite S
Key Takeaways:
- Honda Aircraft Company unveiled the new HondaJet Elite S model, featuring a 200-pound payload increase due to an increased maximum takeoff weight, expanding its operational capabilities.
- Significant avionics upgrades include FAA Data Comm capability, ACARS text-based messaging for improved communication and access to weather/clearances, and an Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS) to reduce pilot workload.
- The Elite S introduces new exterior color schemes—Gunmetal, Deep Sea Blue, and Luxe Gold—along with a bold red "S" in its logo, with availability expected in June 2021.
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