Honda Aircraft Company has started deliveries of its new advanced aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the USA.
Deliveries of the HondaJet Elite begin as the HondaJet marks the first half of 2018 as the most delivered aircraft in its class, based on information provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, said, “We are proud to announce that deliveries of the HondaJet Elite have begun. This milestone showcases Honda Aircraft’s steadfast commitment to setting new standards in business aviation and enthusiasm for remaining at the forefront of an evolving industry.”
“We are excited about the very positive worldwide reaction to the HondaJet Elite’s market entrance and are pleased to announce that, most recently, more than 10 orders in Japan were placed following our expansion to the region in June.
“Deliveries in Japan will begin following receiving type certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau early next year.”
During the first half of 2018, Honda Aircraft delivered 17 HondaJets to customers, making it the most delivered aircraft in it its class.
Fujino added, “When creating the HondaJet, my priority was to enhance the lives of business jet users by designing an aircraft that offered unrivaled performance, value and comfort.
“As the HondaJet remains the most delivered very light jet, we would like to thank our customers for choosing the aircraft for its best-in-class attributes. We are looking forward to continuing to deliver the HondaJet and HondaJet Elite around the globe.”
Honda Aircraft Company has established a worldwide dealer and authorized sales network to provide service and support for HondaJet Elite customers that spans territories in North America, Europe, Middle and South America, Southeast Asia, China, India, the Middle East and Japan.
Manufactured at Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, the HondaJet Elite is type certified by the FAA and EASA.
