The Airframer Bulletin

Honda HA-480 HondaJet Echelon

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Honda HA-480 HondaJet Echelon, newest first.

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2026

17 September

The Echelon is designed as the first single-pilot certified light jet with US transcontinental range.

Honda advances Echelon programme towards final assembly

Structural testing and cockpit system integration have progressed alongside manufacturing work, with more than 70 per cent of parts for first assembly already on hand.

2025

20 February

ReleaseHondaJet Echelon program passes key milestones on the way to first flight

2023

15 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company reveals name and key milestones of new light jet: HondaJet Echelon

13 July

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.

22 June

ReleaseLatecoere to design and build composite passenger door for the new HondaJet

21 June

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.

2021

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.