Laughter, tears and many standing ovations filled one of HondaJet’s hangars at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, as a huge crowd of onlookers celebrated the FAA type certification of the light jet. HondaJet employees and suppliers; federal, state, and city government officials; and media watched as a humbled Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, received the coveted TC document from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “This is one of the most expensive papers,” Fujino said.
HondaJet Receives FAA Type Certificate
Key Takeaways:
- HondaJet received its FAA type certification at a celebratory event at its Greensboro headquarters, marking a significant milestone for the company.
- The certification is the culmination of a challenging project led by Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, who initiated the aviation project in 1986.
- The emotional ceremony included Fujino receiving the "coveted TC document" and a surprise performance by pilot and saxophonist Kenny G, who praised the jet's performance.
- First deliveries of the HondaJet are expected soon, with plans to ramp up production to three to four jets per month next year.
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