Honda Unveils HondaJet 2600 Concept

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 03:57 PM ET

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Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino introduces the concept for the HondaJet 2600. Stephen Yeates

Key Takeaways:

Honda unveiled the HondaJet 2600 concept, a light jet almost bordering on midsize, designed to carry up to 11 people for rapid cross-country travel with increased payload and reduced carbon emissions.
The concept aircraft is projected to achieve a 2,625 nm range, allowing non-stop flights like Los Angeles to New York, with a top speed of 450 ktas and a max altitude of 47,000 feet.
It features over-the-wing engine mounts, natural laminar flow technology, a composite fuselage, and a comfortable cabin with a low-fatigue pressurization system and skylights.
Honda prioritizes environmental impact, expecting a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to light jets and 40% compared to midsize jets of similar performance.

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Honda unveiled its concept for the HondaJet 2600 in front of a large crowd at NBAA-BACE at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.

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