Honda Aircraft Company plans to commercialize new light jet

Honda Aircraft Company, US announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 National Business Aviation Association- Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The company also will target type certification in 2028 for the new light jet, which represents a new product line and will be offered alongside its existing very light jet model, the HondaJet Elite II. The new light jet program has garnered a positive market reaction since its introduction at the 2021 NBAA-BACE. The new aircraft will surpass the performance, comfort, and efficiency of typical light jets by providing a medium-sized jet experience. It is designed to be the world’s first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States, with a quiet and spacious cabin suited for long-range travel and the ability to accommodate up to 11 occupants. The aircraft is also designed for single-pilot operation. Honda Aircraft Company has identified critical suppliers for the new light jet, entering into strategic supplier agreements with Aernnova for aerostructures and components, Garmin for avionics, Spirit AeroSystems for the fuselage, and Williams International for engines. Honda Aircraft Company is finalizing engineering designs for the new light jet, with fabrication activities underway.