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Honda HA-420 HondaJet

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

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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

8 March

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

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
18 July

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

27 May

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company unveils the HondaJet Elite

2017
19 June

ReleaseHondaJet wiring package contract awarded to GKN Aerospace

2016
13 October

ReleaseLMI Aerospace delivers its first HondaJet aileron, flap assemblies

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

29 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace celebrates the HondaJet world tour

27 March

ReleaseHondaJet receives Provisional Type Certification from the FAA

17 March

ReleaseHonda Aero receives FAA production certificate for HF120 turbofan

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

ReleaseGE Honda Aero Engines HF120 nears completion of certification testing

29 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company begins HondaJet production

13 May

ReleaseFourth FAA-conforming HondaJet achieves its first flight

13 May

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

2011
20 December

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

23 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to establish new aerospace assembly facility in South Carolina

14 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace wins production contract to supply unique composite HondaJet fuselage

10 October

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

9 October

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

20 June

ReleaseHampson Aerospace wins contract to supply HondaJet ailerons

24 May

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

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

5 May

ReleaseCertification testing continues on GE Honda's HF120 engine

4 May

ReleaseHondajet chooses Meggitt's next generation display

2009
21 October

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

20 October

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

19 October

ReleaseGE Honda's HF120 engine completes first run test