HondaJet

Flight testing continues on the autothrottle component, with that option expected to complete FAA certification in the next 30 days.

The jet maker and fractional operator had battled over customer service and aircraft reliability.

The resiliency of the turbine-powered business and owner-flown aviation markets has defied the pains of a global pandemic.

Volato currently has 17 HondaJets in its fleet, and the 25-aircraft order announced Thursday is incremental and firm, the company said.

The update to the light jet includes a gross weight increase and extended range.

The updated Hondajet Elite II will have increased range and autothrottle, along with Garmin’s Autoland system.

The move comes after the integration of recently acquired Gulf Coast Aviation.

Upon Fujino’s retirement, Hideto Yamasaki plans to take the HondaJet into the future with a sharp customer focus.

The Atlanta-based fractional jet company Volato is now offering first-year HondaJet captains $150,000 in a recent pay upgrade as the company looks to expand its operation. Additionally, the company will now provide its pilots stock options so that they can share in the company’s growth, similar to competitor Wheels Up [NYSE: UP]. Since its launch […]

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