HondaJet Goes on Sale at National Business Aviation Association Convention
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HondaJet Goes on Sale at National Business Aviation Association Convention
HondaJet Goes on Sale at National Business Aviation Association Convention
Torrance, CA - September 27, 2006 -- HondaJet, an innovative advanced light jet, will go on sale for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention, October 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. HondaJet, featuring a revolutionary over-the-wing engine mount and other technical advances, will be exhibited at booth #5495 along with a full-scale interior mock up display. A news conference will be held at the HondaJet booth Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the HondaJet development team and newly created sales team will be on hand throughout the convention, including Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., the leader of the development team.
Honda previously announced that the 6- to 7-passenger HondaJet will enter the very light jet market and begin accepting orders in fall 2006. Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. was established in August 2006, for the development, production and sales of HondaJet, and will pursue FAA type certification and production certification in the U.S. Honda Aircraft Company's goal is to complete certification of HondaJet in three to four years, followed by the start of production and delivery of the first plane in 2010.
HondaJet features several innovations that help it achieve far better fuel efficiency, larger cabin and luggage space and higher cruise speed than conventional aircraft in its class. Innovations include a patented over-the-wing engine-mount, a natural-laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose, and an advanced all-composite fuselage structure.
The 59th Annual NBAA meeting and convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, October 17, 18 and 19. To learn more about NBAA, visit www.nbaa.org. For more information on HondaJet visit honda.com.
Torrance, CA - September 27, 2006 -- HondaJet, an innovative advanced light jet, will go on sale for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention, October 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. HondaJet, featuring a revolutionary over-the-wing engine mount and other technical advances, will be exhibited at booth #5495 along with a full-scale interior mock up display. A news conference will be held at the HondaJet booth Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the HondaJet development team and newly created sales team will be on hand throughout the convention, including Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., the leader of the development team.
Honda previously announced that the 6- to 7-passenger HondaJet will enter the very light jet market and begin accepting orders in fall 2006. Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. was established in August 2006, for the development, production and sales of HondaJet, and will pursue FAA type certification and production certification in the U.S. Honda Aircraft Company's goal is to complete certification of HondaJet in three to four years, followed by the start of production and delivery of the first plane in 2010.
HondaJet features several innovations that help it achieve far better fuel efficiency, larger cabin and luggage space and higher cruise speed than conventional aircraft in its class. Innovations include a patented over-the-wing engine-mount, a natural-laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose, and an advanced all-composite fuselage structure.
The 59th Annual NBAA meeting and convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, October 17, 18 and 19. To learn more about NBAA, visit www.nbaa.org. For more information on HondaJet visit honda.com.
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FWIW Friends of mine who are pilots are not happy. The consensus is that these aircraft are not particularly safe and the level of training required to operate is insufficient.
Sounds like our roadways, what's the problem?
Sounds like our roadways, what's the problem?
09-28-2006, 09:54 AM
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I think honda took the same approach to airplanes... small, efficient... I have no doubt the hondaJet will be a success IMHO.
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smaller aircraft have less wing area meaning they are more prone to effects of turbulence...so 2-4 seater aircraft are even more unsafe especially propeller driven as they don't have the ability to go as fast
Compared to a Cessna or Piper, the HondaJet is much much safer (also get you there much faster meaning less time in the air for a failure to occur)
Compared to a Cessna or Piper, the HondaJet is much much safer (also get you there much faster meaning less time in the air for a failure to occur)
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smaller aircraft have less wing area meaning they are more prone to effects of turbulence...so 2-4 seater aircraft are even more unsafe especially propeller driven as they don't have the ability to go as fast
Compared to a Cessna or Piper, the HondaJet is much much safer (also get you there much faster meaning less time in the air for a failure to occur)
Compared to a Cessna or Piper, the HondaJet is much much safer (also get you there much faster meaning less time in the air for a failure to occur)
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[QUOTE=fjm1;3161570]FWIW the level of training required to operate is insufficient.
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I'm not faulting the product people. Just like our driver training is insufficient, PILOTS are stating that the requirements for flying these are only slightly higher than a turboprop.
FWIW folks.....don't shoot the messenger.
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I'm not faulting the product people. Just like our driver training is insufficient, PILOTS are stating that the requirements for flying these are only slightly higher than a turboprop.
FWIW folks.....don't shoot the messenger.
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Honda Begins Sales of its HondaJet Advanced Light Jet
This is in addition to Honda/GE Aero selling engines to an light jet mfgr
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Originally Posted by Honda Press Release
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. today began sales of HondaJet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention with the announcement of the price, specifications, and a sales and service network for the production version of its advanced light jet. Scheduled to go into production in the U.S. in 2010, pricing is set at $3.65 million for HondaJet in its standard configuration.
Honda also took another step toward the market introduction of HondaJet with the announcement that it submitted, on October 11, its application for FAA type certification of HondaJet. The company anticipates achieving both type and production certification within 3 to 4 years.
"A passion for aviation propelled HondaJet into the air, but a strong business case is what is taking it to the customer," said Takeo Fukui, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "In every one of our business activities, our goal is to create new value for the customer. HondaJet meets this challenging objective."
Key specifications and performance figures establish HondaJet as the fastest and most fuel efficient aircraft in its class, while setting a new standard for interior space and comfort. HondaJet features a class-topping cruise speed of 420 knots with an IFR range of 1180 nautical miles(1), and a 30-35 percent gain in fuel efficiency at cruise speed versus other jets of comparable performance. HondaJet's cabin is about 1-foot longer than even larger 'light jet' offerings and features a fully-private lavatory along with a spacious 57-cubic foot aft cargo hold.
Sales and Service Network
HondaJet will be sold through five regional sales groups -- HondaJet East, HondaJet Southeast, HondaJet Midwest, HondaJet Southwest and HondaJet Northwest -- operating 14 offices around the country to provide HondaJet customers' with a truly superior sales and ownership experience. The HondaJet dealer network was developed in collaboration with Piper Aircraft, Inc., as a result of a business alliance announced in July 2006. Honda Aircraft Company will also seek to establish a network of service facilities within 90-minutes flight time from any location in the U.S. to further advance its goal of creating a new level of customer service and support.
"Just as we have targeted real innovation with HondaJet design itself, we are equally committed to creating an innovative sales and service network," said Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. "We will be working with our retail partners to ensure that every HondaJet customer is the recipient of unprecedented levels of sales and service for the life of their ownership experience."
HondaJet innovation
HondaJet sets new standards for performance, quality and comfort with a series of new technologies and design features that signify a revolutionary departure from conventional light jet designs. It's most unique and recognizable feature -- the over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) configuration -- liberates precious fuselage space by eliminating the carry-through structures of conventional fuselage-mounted engine designs while significantly reducing aerodynamic drag at high speeds. Its natural laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose further reduce drag, contributing to HondaJet's class-topping speed and fuel efficiency.
HondaJet's all-composite fuselage uses a combination of honeycomb sandwich and stiffened panel structures cured integrally using a patented co-curing process. This unique construction results in lower fuselage weight and larger cabin while contributing to HondaJet's unusually sleek and smooth appearance.
An advanced, customized, all-glass cockpit based on the state-of-the-art Garmin avionics platform, will boast new features and capabilities unique to HondaJet.
HondaJet Performance
With a top speed of 420 knots, a 43,000-foot service ceiling and a 30-35 increase in fuel efficiency versus comparable light jets, HondaJet embodies Honda's commitment to superior efficiency and performance through the application of advanced technology. In addition, HondaJet's optimized control surfaces results in a highly refined, sporty and responsive flying characteristic.
Two GE-Honda HF120 turbofan engines, each rated at 1880 pounds (at take- off thrust) deliver higher fuel efficiency and the lowest engine emissions and quietest operation in their thrust class(2).
HondaJet Comfort
HondaJet will be offered in two interior configurations: with seating for seven (2 pilots and 5 passengers) in standard configuration; and with seating for eight (2 pilots and six forward-facing passenger seats) in air taxi configuration.
HondaJet's cabin offers its passengers unprecedented levels of comfort with as much as six inches more leg room (per passenger) than competitive offerings. HondaJet's 57 cubic-foot aft cargo hold is as much as 50 percent larger than other jets in its class. Additional cargo storage is provided by a nine cubic-foot nose cargo hold.
HondaJet Quality
HondaJet was developed with Honda's legendary commitment to quality and world-class engineering. Attention to detail in every aspect of its design, testing and construction ensures an aircraft of the highest quality and design integrity. To date, HondaJet has logged more than 260 hours of in-flight testing with superior results.
Production Plans
HondaJet will be produced in the United States beginning in 2010 with a projected production volume of 70 jets per year. The company will maintain a significant degree of flexibility in its production plan and will continue to evaluate demand as it moves closer to actual production.
Honda also took another step toward the market introduction of HondaJet with the announcement that it submitted, on October 11, its application for FAA type certification of HondaJet. The company anticipates achieving both type and production certification within 3 to 4 years.
"A passion for aviation propelled HondaJet into the air, but a strong business case is what is taking it to the customer," said Takeo Fukui, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "In every one of our business activities, our goal is to create new value for the customer. HondaJet meets this challenging objective."
Key specifications and performance figures establish HondaJet as the fastest and most fuel efficient aircraft in its class, while setting a new standard for interior space and comfort. HondaJet features a class-topping cruise speed of 420 knots with an IFR range of 1180 nautical miles(1), and a 30-35 percent gain in fuel efficiency at cruise speed versus other jets of comparable performance. HondaJet's cabin is about 1-foot longer than even larger 'light jet' offerings and features a fully-private lavatory along with a spacious 57-cubic foot aft cargo hold.
Sales and Service Network
HondaJet will be sold through five regional sales groups -- HondaJet East, HondaJet Southeast, HondaJet Midwest, HondaJet Southwest and HondaJet Northwest -- operating 14 offices around the country to provide HondaJet customers' with a truly superior sales and ownership experience. The HondaJet dealer network was developed in collaboration with Piper Aircraft, Inc., as a result of a business alliance announced in July 2006. Honda Aircraft Company will also seek to establish a network of service facilities within 90-minutes flight time from any location in the U.S. to further advance its goal of creating a new level of customer service and support.
"Just as we have targeted real innovation with HondaJet design itself, we are equally committed to creating an innovative sales and service network," said Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. "We will be working with our retail partners to ensure that every HondaJet customer is the recipient of unprecedented levels of sales and service for the life of their ownership experience."
HondaJet innovation
HondaJet sets new standards for performance, quality and comfort with a series of new technologies and design features that signify a revolutionary departure from conventional light jet designs. It's most unique and recognizable feature -- the over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) configuration -- liberates precious fuselage space by eliminating the carry-through structures of conventional fuselage-mounted engine designs while significantly reducing aerodynamic drag at high speeds. Its natural laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose further reduce drag, contributing to HondaJet's class-topping speed and fuel efficiency.
HondaJet's all-composite fuselage uses a combination of honeycomb sandwich and stiffened panel structures cured integrally using a patented co-curing process. This unique construction results in lower fuselage weight and larger cabin while contributing to HondaJet's unusually sleek and smooth appearance.
An advanced, customized, all-glass cockpit based on the state-of-the-art Garmin avionics platform, will boast new features and capabilities unique to HondaJet.
HondaJet Performance
With a top speed of 420 knots, a 43,000-foot service ceiling and a 30-35 increase in fuel efficiency versus comparable light jets, HondaJet embodies Honda's commitment to superior efficiency and performance through the application of advanced technology. In addition, HondaJet's optimized control surfaces results in a highly refined, sporty and responsive flying characteristic.
Two GE-Honda HF120 turbofan engines, each rated at 1880 pounds (at take- off thrust) deliver higher fuel efficiency and the lowest engine emissions and quietest operation in their thrust class(2).
HondaJet Comfort
HondaJet will be offered in two interior configurations: with seating for seven (2 pilots and 5 passengers) in standard configuration; and with seating for eight (2 pilots and six forward-facing passenger seats) in air taxi configuration.
HondaJet's cabin offers its passengers unprecedented levels of comfort with as much as six inches more leg room (per passenger) than competitive offerings. HondaJet's 57 cubic-foot aft cargo hold is as much as 50 percent larger than other jets in its class. Additional cargo storage is provided by a nine cubic-foot nose cargo hold.
HondaJet Quality
HondaJet was developed with Honda's legendary commitment to quality and world-class engineering. Attention to detail in every aspect of its design, testing and construction ensures an aircraft of the highest quality and design integrity. To date, HondaJet has logged more than 260 hours of in-flight testing with superior results.
Production Plans
HondaJet will be produced in the United States beginning in 2010 with a projected production volume of 70 jets per year. The company will maintain a significant degree of flexibility in its production plan and will continue to evaluate demand as it moves closer to actual production.