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 its HondaJet 2600 Concept, a light jet bridging to midsize, designed for rapid cross-country travel, higher passenger capacity (up to 11), and reduced carbon emissions.
The concept boasts a 2,625 nm range (enabling non-stop transcontinental U.S. flights) and a top speed of 450 ktas, featuring over-the-wing engine mounts, natural laminar flow, and a composite fuselage.
It prioritizes passenger comfort with a low cabin altitude and unique skylights, while also projecting significant CO2 emission reductions (20% vs. light jets, 40% vs. midsize jets).

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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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