Volato Orders 25 HondaJet Elite IIs

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

Michael Wildes

Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 03:06 PM ET

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HondaJet Elite II [Credit: HondaJet]

Key Takeaways:

Volato, a fractional jet company, has placed a firm order for 25 HondaJet Elite II light jets, which will expand its HondaJet fleet to over 40 by 2025, in addition to recent orders for Gulfstream G280s.
This significant fleet expansion demonstrates Volato's strong commitment to the HondaJet platform and its partnership with Honda Aircraft Company.
The move contrasts with competitor Jet It, which recently pivoted away from HondaJets citing poor service, while Volato emphasizes its strong relationship and customer-centric approach to provide immediate fleet access to its fractional owners.

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Atlanta-based fractional jet and aircraft management company Volato is expanding its fleet. The company announced a new order of 25 HondaJet Elite II light jets, which upon delivery will stretch its fleet to more than 40 HondaJets. Deliveries will begin in 2023 and will be completed in 2025.

HondaJet unveiled the new Elite II in October during the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, Florida.