The HondaJet Elite II made its first public appearance at EBACE 2023. The aircraft has received US FAA type certification and is expecting EASA type certification soon.
“Debuting our latest aircraft at EBACE marks an important milestone for everyone at Honda Aircraft Company, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Hideto Yamasaki, Honda Aircraft president and CEO. “The HondaJet Elite II continues our dedication to exceeding the expectations of customers worldwide by setting new standards in performance, efficiency and comfort for the future of very light jets.”
The Elite II has a range of up to 1,547 nautical miles.
The global HondaJet fleet has exceeded 170,000 flight hours and grown to 230 aircraft worldwide. In Europe, there are currently 20 HondaJets in operation. To further support its customers in the region, Honda Aircraft Company has doubled its authorised service centre in Europe and added a flight training centre in Farnborough, UK.
Honda Aircraft Company utilised the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Book and Claim (SAFC) programme for its ferry flights to and from EBACE.