Jet It Grounds Fleet of Honda Aircraft

The NTSB is investigating an accident involving a HondaJet that hydroplaned off a runway in South Carolina.

Monday, May 22, 2023 at 01:42 PM ET

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Fractional business jet operator Jet It has voluntarily grounded its HondaJet fleet, according to a report. [Courtesy: Honda Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Fractional jet operator Jet It has voluntarily grounded its entire HondaJet fleet for a "safety stand-down."
This precautionary measure was taken after a recent accident involving another HondaJet and other similar events, to allow Jet It to review policies and procedures.
The grounding was an independent decision by Jet It and was not recommended by Honda Aircraft Company or any aviation authority.
Honda Aircraft Company maintains the safety and reliability of its aircraft, stating that past investigations found no design or system malfunctions as causal factors in runway events.

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Fractional business jet operator Jet It has voluntarily grounded its HondaJet fleet, according to a report, and now upon confirmation from the company to its stakeholders.

The company, one of the largest HondaJet fleet operators, reportedly notified employees internally of the aircraft “stand-down” following an accident involving another operator’s HA-420 model in Summerville, South Carolina, on Thursday, according to Private Jet Card Comparisons.