Honda Receives FAA Green Light to Begin Flying Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft concept was first announced in 2021.
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft concept was first announced in 2021.
The HondaJet Echelon transcontinental light jet project was introduced at NBAA-BACE 2021, and HACI pursues a common type rating with the Elite II.
The manufacturer aims for approval in 2028, with entry into service that year.
Following the implosion of Jet It during the week of May 22, Honda Aircraft Company has stepped in to offer logistical and management support to those Jet It customers left in the lurch as the fractional operator ceased operations.
According to several sources that reached out to FLYING, Jet It has begun a significant round of furloughs, capping a rough weekend for the company in which it has also voluntarily grounded its fleet and paused operations.
The updated Hondajet Elite II will have increased range and autothrottle, along with Garmin’s Autoland system.
Upon Fujino’s retirement, Hideto Yamasaki plans to take the HondaJet into the future with a sharp customer focus.
A new partnership between Eve Air Mobility and Porsche is just the latest example of the strengthening alliance between eVTOL and the auto industry.
The engineer led the design of key technologies to enable the success of the light jet.
Manufacturing facility will bring thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the state.