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is pre-
dicted to be
450 KTAS.
The Elite II,
meanwhile, has
a top cruise speed
of 422 KTAS, a max
cruise altitude of FL430, and an
NBAA range of 1,547 nm. The
HondaJet Echelon has a range
of about 4,860 kilometers (with 1 in late 2015, underscoring the growth is projected for aviation
crew + 4 pax) aircraft’s prominence in the busi- in the region and we are confi-
ness aviation market. dent that the HondaJet will be
— 1.7 times that of conventional a valuable tool for both busi-
small business jets. The HondaJet holds 14 type
certifications around the world. ness and private use,” Kelkar
Production of the HondaJet Its progressive evolution, from said.
the HondaJet (2015), to the
Echelon is taking place within
the existing footprint of Honda HondaJet Elite (2018), the Elite Pre-Owned Program
S (2021), and the latest Elite II
Aircraft Company’s facility
at its global headquarters in (2022), has consistently rede- Referring to the certified pre-
fined the very light jet category.
Greensboro, North Carolina. owned program (CPO) launched
in 2023, Kelkar said the CPO
“The 250th delivery milestone
Honda Aircraft has already is an integral part of Honda
received signed letters of intent is not just a number, but a nar- Aircraft’s pre-owned services.
for more than 350 Echelons, rative of our constant pursuit The CPO designation will be
according to Kelkar. of excellence and innovation,” given to pre-owned HondaJets
said Yamasaki. after comprehensive evaluation
“We are targeting both busi-
ness, personal and charter Honda Aircraft Company also and maintenance processes.
uses of the aircraft. Owner/ announced that the HondaJet
global fleet has surpassed
fleet operators usually look for “The CPO program guarantees
a more efficient way of regional 210,000 flight hours with an
exceptional dispatch reliability of unparalleled peace of mind,
travel. Additionally, purchasers 99.7 per cent. encompassing OEM-level
of light jets may be looking accountability, reliability, and an
to lessen their impact on the exceptional purchasing experi-
environment while also enjoy- Asian Market
ing the benefits of private air ence. When customers acquire
travel. Our job now is to deliver Since its Asian debut more than a CPO HondaJet directly from
Honda Aircraft Company and
five years back, Honda Aircraft
that product to customers who has delivered 23 aircraft to the its authorized sales representa-
are eager to get their hands on region, where utilization is rap- tives (ASR), they can enjoy the
it,” Kelkar said.
idly increasing. Japan is the 2nd confidence that the aircraft has
most HondaJet trafficked coun- been factory certified through a
try, and Thailand is the 4th most comprehensive 208 multi-point
250th HondaJet in our global fleet activity. inspection conducted by Honda
In January, Honda Aircraft trained experts,” he added.
Company announced the deliv- “Overall, we are receiving an
ery of the 250th HondaJet since increasing amount of inter- Last year, two CPO HondaJets
it began customer deliveries ests in the market. Significant went to Asia.•
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