HondaJet

We take a deep dive into the potential follow-on to Honda Aircraft’s HA-420.

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.

Fractional aircraft provider Volato announced that it has ordered 15 HondaJets to add to its fast-growing business. After launching in September of 2021 with a single, custom four-passenger Honda Jet Elite S, followed by two additional HondaJets in December, the Atlanta-based operator says strong customer demand for its services is driving growth ahead of schedule. […]

Honda Aircraft Company announced Thursday that it has delivered 200 of its HondaJet HA420 series aircraft, marking six years since the original model received FAA type certification. “Since 2017, the HondaJet has been the most delivered aircraft in its class, and we continue to see high demand for the aircraft, thanks to its unmatched performance, […]

This fireside chat recap is from FLYING’s “What’s Next in General Aviation” Virtual Event on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Jet It is providing a fractional ownership experience for passengers and pilots seeking to own a piece of a HondaJet. DETAILS: FLYING CEO Craig Fuller sits down with Glenn Gonzales to talk about how Jet It’s […]

Michimasa Fujino, lead HondaJet designer and president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, has received the 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award for “the invention of advanced aerodynamic and structural techniques.” Fujino was honored on Thursday by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics during its Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala, which was held virtually this year as […]

Jet It and JetClub cofounders Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath have been recognized by Ernest and Young for starting and growing a hybrid ownership company based on the HondaJet series. The pair won the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Southeast Award. “An amazing recognition for the entire Jet It and JetClub teams,” Gonzales […]

Honda Aircraft Company announced on May 26 the new Elite S model, with a 200-pound payload increase, upgraded avionics capabilities, and new color schemes. In a virtual launch, Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino called the model “the next iteration of the HondaJet to expand operational capability. As a result of the innovation, […]

Today’s new private jet aircraft offer the very latest in-flight deck technologies to enhance safety and reduce pilot workloads, while efficiency advancements in airframe design deliver higher cruise speeds resulting in longer distances between city pairs. All of this aerospace engineering produces exceptional performance; however, the real reason anyone buys in this market segment is […]