Honda Aircraft Company Reaches 250th HondaJet Delivery

Honda Aircraft Company (HACI), Honda's aircraft business subsidiary, announced that it has successfully completed the delivery of 250 HondaJets, an ultralight business jet, since its first delivery to customers in 2015.

250th HondaJet delivered

HondaJet obtained type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2015 and from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in 2019. It has currently obtained type certification from 14 countries and regions around the world.

HondaJet is committed to redefining the ultralight business jet category. From the first HondaJet, to the HondaJet Elite in 2018, the Elite S in 2021, and the Elite II in 2022, the ever-evolving HondaJet has set new standards in the industry.

HondaJet's global fleet has reached 250 aircraft, with cumulative flight hours exceeding 210,000 hours and dispatch reliability exceeding 99.7%. As the fleet size expands, HACI further strengthens its global sales and service network throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Provide high-quality support and services to every HondaJet customer, creating a safe, secure, efficient and convenient flying experience.

In addition, HACI announced the commercialization decision of the new light business jet HondaJet Echelon in 2023, and plans to start the initial manufacturing of the first aircraft in 2024, plan to make its first flight in 2026, and complete type certification in 2028. HondaJet Echelon will continue HondaJet's innovative technology and provide customers with a new value experience.

Comments from HACI President Hideto Yamazaki

“The delivery of the 250th HondaJet is a testament to HACI’s continued pursuit of excellence and innovation. We are grateful to our customers around the world for their recognition and trust in HondaJet. HACI will continue to provide customers with expanded life possibilities and the joy of mobility in the field of aerial mobility.”

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