The HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet, made its first public appearance today in South America as part of LABACE 2015, Latin...
The HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet, made its first public appearance today in South America as part of LABACE 2015, Latin America’s largest business aviation show, which runs from Aug. 11 to 13 at the Conghonas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil.
The HondaJet was met with an enthusiastic welcome from business and private jet users with Honda Aircraft Company receiving multiple orders for the HondaJet after the first day.
Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino, said in addition to receiving multiple orders, many more individuals at LABACE have expressed interest in the HondaJet.
Honda recently expanded sales of the world’s most advanced light jet to South America and appointed LÃder Aviação as the exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for the HondaJet in Brazil. Based in Belo Horizonte, LÃder operates more than 23 fixed base operations (FBOs) throughout Brazil.
A production HondaJet is on static display at LABACE. Following the show, Honda and LÃder will conduct a demonstration tour to showcase the aircraft’s performance capabilities to Brazilian customers.
The HondaJet is the world’s most advanced light jet, with best-in-class advantages in performance, comfort, quality and efficiency. The HondaJet is the fastest, highest-flying, quietest, and most fuel-efficient jet in its class.
The HondaJet flies at a maximum cruise speed of 420 knots (483 mph) and has a maximum altitude of 43,000 feet. The aircraft seats up to six passengers and can travel an NBAA IFR range of 1,180 nautical miles (1,357 miles).
The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag.
The OTWEM design also reduces cabin sound, minimizes ground-detected noise, and allows for the roomiest cabin in its class, the largest baggage capacity, and a fully serviceable private aft lavatory.
The HondaJet is powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines, and is equipped with the most sophisticated glass flight deck available in any light business jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation, all-glass avionics system composed of three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers.
The HondaJet is being manufactured at Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, where aircraft production is underway in preparation for customer deliveries. The final assembly line is full with 12 aircraft and another five are currently in the production flow.
The four HondaJets in the flight test fleet have performed as expected and flown more than 2,500 hours. The flight test program has conducted extensive testing for certification at more than 70 locations in the United States.
The aircraft is slated to achieve FAA Type certification later this year, after which deliveries will commence.
