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 officially received FAA type certification for its light jet at an emotional ceremony attended by employees, officials, and suppliers in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- CEO Michimasa Fujino expressed deep emotion, describing the certification as the "crystal of sweat and tears" after a development journey that began in 1986 and saw the company grow to 1,700 employees.
- The event featured a surprise performance by Kenny G, a pilot of the jet, who praised its performance and shared a touching moment with Fujino, whose music provided solace during the demanding development phases.
- With certification complete, the first HondaJet deliveries are expected soon, and the company plans to increase production to three to four jets per month next year.
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