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2026
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.

2025
23 October

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.

13 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company becomes first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to fly HondaJet on 100% sustainable aviation fuel

2024
28 October

ReleaseHondaJet Elite II autothrottle certified by Federal Aviation Administration

2022
17 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company reveals latest aircraft – the HondaJet Elite II

2021
16 December

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company delivers 200th HondaJet

14 October 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.

27 May 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.

25 January

ReleaseHondaJet Elite obtains Russian type certification

2018
27 May

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company unveils the HondaJet Elite

2016
11 July

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company receives FAA Production Certificate

23 May

ReleaseHondaJet receives certification in Europe

2015
23 December

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet deliveries

9 December

ReleaseHondaJet receives type certification from Federal Aviation Administration

17 November

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company concluding function and reliability testing

27 March

ReleaseHondaJet receives Provisional Type Certification from the FAA

2014
20 October

ReleaseHondaJet program update shared at NBAA 2014

27 June

ReleaseFirst production HondaJet takes to the skies

10 June

ReleaseHondaJet to be Visions Systems North America's launch customer

19 May

ReleaseProduction progressing as Honda Aircraft prepares for HondaJet entry into service

2013
20 December

ReleaseHondaJet achieves FAA type inspection authorization

21 October

ReleaseHondaJet program update shared at NBAA 2013

20 May

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company achieves several significant HondaJet milestones

2012
29 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet production

13 May

ReleaseHondaJet product, program and entry-into-service news at EBACE

13 May

ReleaseFourth FAA-conforming HondaJet achieves its first flight

2011
20 December

ReleaseHonda Aircraft achieves first flight of third FAA-conforming HondaJet and announces milestone on remaining test fleet

17 May

ReleaseFAA-conforming HondaJet reaches maximum operating altitude of 43,000 ft.

29 March

ReleaseFAA-conforming HondaJet achieves maximum speed

2010
21 December

ReleaseHonda achieves first flight of FAA-conforming HondaJet

18 October

ReleaseHondaJet program update released at 2010 NBAA

26 July

ReleaseHondaJet program update

4 May

ReleaseHondajet chooses Meggitt's next generation display

2009
20 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company announces major milestones for its HondaJet advanced light jet program at 2009 NBAA convention

1 May

ReleaseAMETEK to supply fuel gauging system on HondaJet business aircraft

1 May

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company updates HondaJet program

31 March

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company chooses dSPACE simulators for integration testing on HondaJet

2008
17 November

ReleaseMarshall Aerospace awarded HondaJet nacelle contract

29 September

ReleaseKorry selected for HondaJet control panels

28 July

ReleaseAmetek selected to supply primary power distribution and control technology on new HondaJet business aircraft

2006
17 October

ReleaseGE Honda Aero Engines to power HondaJet advanced light jet