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News archive: Honda HA-420 HondaJet

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Honda HA-420 HondaJet, 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.

13 October 2025

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

28 October 2024

ReleaseHondaJet Elite II autothrottle certified by Federal Aviation Administration

17 October 2022

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company reveals latest aircraft – the HondaJet Elite II

8 March 2022

ReleaseGE Honda Aero Engines' HF120 engine fleet surpasses 200,000 flight hours

16 December 2021

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company delivers 200th HondaJet

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.

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.

25 January 2021

ReleaseHondaJet Elite obtains Russian type certification

18 July 2018

ReleaseCPI Aerostructures awarded long-term agreement for engine inlet assemblies on HondaJet Elite

27 May 2018

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company unveils the HondaJet Elite

19 June 2017

ReleaseHondaJet wiring package contract awarded to GKN Aerospace

13 October 2016

ReleaseLMI Aerospace delivers its first HondaJet aileron, flap assemblies

11 July 2016

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company receives FAA Production Certificate

23 May 2016

ReleaseHondaJet receives certification in Europe

23 December 2015

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet deliveries

9 December 2015

ReleaseHondaJet receives type certification from Federal Aviation Administration

17 November 2015

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company concluding function and reliability testing

29 May 2015

ReleaseGKN Aerospace celebrates the HondaJet world tour

27 March 2015

ReleaseHondaJet receives Provisional Type Certification from the FAA

17 March 2015

ReleaseHonda Aero receives FAA production certificate for HF120 turbofan

20 October 2014

ReleaseHondaJet program update shared at NBAA 2014

27 June 2014

ReleaseFirst production HondaJet takes to the skies

10 June 2014

ReleaseHondaJet to be Visions Systems North America's launch customer

19 May 2014

ReleaseProduction progressing as Honda Aircraft prepares for HondaJet entry into service

20 December 2013

ReleaseHondaJet achieves FAA type inspection authorization

21 October 2013

ReleaseHondaJet program update shared at NBAA 2013

20 May 2013

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company achieves several significant HondaJet milestones

29 October 2012

ReleaseGE Honda Aero Engines HF120 nears completion of certification testing

29 October 2012

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet production

13 May 2012

ReleaseFourth FAA-conforming HondaJet achieves its first flight

13 May 2012

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

20 December 2011

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

23 November 2011

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to establish new aerospace assembly facility in South Carolina

14 November 2011

ReleaseGKN Aerospace wins production contract to supply unique composite HondaJet fuselage

10 October 2011

ReleaseCrane to provide Anti-Skid Brake Control System for HondaJet light business jets

9 October 2011

ReleaseAstronics Corporation selected by Honda Aircraft Company to provide EmPOWER® system and windshield heat controller for HondaJet

20 June 2011

ReleaseHampson Aerospace wins contract to supply HondaJet ailerons

24 May 2011

ReleaseCPI Aerostructures selected to manufacture HondaJet inlet and flap and vane assemblies

17 May 2011

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

29 March 2011

ReleaseFAA-conforming HondaJet achieves maximum speed

21 December 2010

ReleaseHonda achieves first flight of FAA-conforming HondaJet

18 October 2010

ReleaseHondaJet program update released at 2010 NBAA

26 July 2010

ReleaseHondaJet program update

5 May 2010

ReleaseCertification testing continues on GE Honda's HF120 engine

4 May 2010

ReleaseHondajet chooses Meggitt's next generation display

21 October 2009

ReleaseHonda selects EMTEQ's SkyPro™ for Cabin Management on the HondaJet

20 October 2009

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

19 October 2009

ReleaseGE Honda's HF120 engine completes first run test