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News archive: Honda Aircraft Company

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Honda Aircraft Company, newest first.

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5 February No pilot, no problem.

Elite II becomes first twin VLJ with Emergency Autoland

FAA certification enables Honda Aircraft Company to install EAL technology on HondaJet Elite II jets, with global approvals now in progress.

23 October 2025

HondaJet Elite II achieves test milestone for Emergency Autoland

Successful completion of certification testing has brought Honda Aircraft Company’s automated landing system closer to final approval.

20 March 2025 The BYA-1’s hydrogen fuel cell stack capacity has been increased to 2.4MW.

Beyond Aero advances hydrogen-electric jet design for certification

The BYA-1 features a refined fuel cell system, enhanced safety measures, and reduced operating costs to support sustainable business aviation.

13 July 2023

Longer-range HondaJet will boost Greensboro investment

North Carolina provides a rich talent pool, says Honda, and facilities located right next to the Piedmont Triad International Airport provide an ideal location to develop and produce its new light jet.

21 June 2023 The HondaJet 2600 light jet concept.

Honda commits to production of light jet model

Spirit will provide an innovative build-to-print composite fuselage and a composite bonded frame for the new HondaJet 2600, with engineering designs currently being finalised.

23 February 2023 The GKN Aerospace facility in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Mexican expansion will serve business jet makers

The Chihuahua facility currently supplies advanced composite and metal structures, special processes and engineering services for leading aerospace customers including Airbus, Gulfstream and Honda Aircraft.

14 October 2021 The HondaJet 2600 Concept is a light jet with trans-continental capability.

Honda breaks cover with transcontinental jet contender

The HondaJet 2600 Concept will feature natural laminar flow technology on wings and nose, and a carbon composite fuselage. Honda says it will be capable of nonstop flight across the United States.

7 October 2021 The hybrid Honda eVTOL.

Honda sets out hybrid eVTOL plans

The Honda eVTOL aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power unit based on its current engine design. This will enable a far greater range than is possible with pure electric aircraft.

27 May 2021 HondaJet Elite S new capabilities will reduce pilot workload and maximise safety.

HondaJet reveals the Elite S with upgraded avionics

HondaJet has launched its latest variant Elite S with additional FAA Data Comm and ACARS capability, COM3 functionality and new Advanced Steering Augmentation System.

21 January 2021 The new 83,100 square-foot facility is the latest addition to the 133-acre Honda Aircraft Company campus.

Honda begins wing production at Greensboro facility

The new facility houses the wing assembly process for the HondaJet Elite, comprising an exterior skin made of machined one-piece aluminium alloys backed by alloy ribs. It will enable the concurrent assembly of more wings.