In a flight of fancy that’s anything but standard, the Honda Aircraft Company has proudly announced the delivery of its 250th HondaJet, marking a significant altitude adjustment in the business aviation market. This aeronautical achievement took place on January 31st, with the jet gracefully gliding off the production line to complete its Standard Certificate of Airworthiness (SCoA), amidst a flurry of celebration at the company’s global headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Since first taking to the skies with customer deliveries in late 2015, the HondaJet has rewritten the flight plan for the very light jet category, boasting accolades such as the most fuel-efficient, fastest, highest, and farthest flyer in its class. With a lineage of models from the original HondaJet to the latest Elite II, this fleet of flyers has consistently pushed the envelope, earning 14 type certifications across the globe.
Hideto Yamasaki, President & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, shared his high-flying excitement: “The 250th delivery milestone isn’t just a number; it’s a narrative of our sky-high pursuit of excellence and innovation. We’re flying on cloud nine with the global recognition and trust our customers place in the HondaJet.”
Further bolstering its airborne reputation, the HondaJet fleet has surpassed a whopping 210,000 flight hours, with an exceptional dispatch reliability rate of 99.7%, ensuring that HondaJet customers have convenient access to high-quality support and services, thanks to Honda’s robust global network.
With its propellers firmly pointed towards the future, Honda Aircraft Company is already taxiing on the runway to innovation with the development of the HondaJet Echelon, a next-generation business jet promising to elevate efficiency, comfort, and convenience to luxurious new heights.
So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff as we celebrate the 250th HondaJet, a testament to Honda Aircraft Company’s commitment to reshaping the future of aviation mobility, one joyous jaunt at a time. Join the celebration and experience the milestone that’s got everyone buzzing, from ground control to the skies above!
