Honda Aircraft Company Celebrates Type Validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

August 4, 2026 - SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

• First Brazilian delivery of HondaJet Elite II follows official type validation by the ANAC, paving the way for future sales in Brazil.
• The HondaJet Elite II will be on display at LABACE 2026.
• HondaJet Elite II will continue to be sold through Lider Aviação, the exclusive HondaJet authorized sales representative for Brazil.

Honda Aircraft Company announced the first delivery of the HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued commitment to general aviation in South America.

The delivery follows type validation of the latest HondaJet variant by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), confirming that the Elite II meets the authority's safety and performance standards and is approved for registration in Brazil. The HondaJet will continue to be sold through Lider Aviação, the exclusive authorized sales representative of Brazil.

The Elite II builds on the success of HondaJet platform with enhanced performance and advanced technologies. With a maximum NBAA IFR range of 1,547 nautical miles, increased fuel capacity and other performance improvements, the aircraft expands mission capability and enables more direct city-pair connections across South America.

The Elite II also introduces advanced automation features designed to reduce pilot workload, including autothrottle, which, when activated, can automatically manage engine power, keeping the aircraft moving at the desired speed and increasing passenger comfort.

"This delivery underscores Honda Aircraft Company's commitment to building a global fleet presence while delivering meaningful value to customers worldwide," said Amod Kelkar, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. "The enhanced features of the Elite II will enable customers in Brazil and across South America to travel farther, more efficiently, and with an elevated level of comfort."

The Elite II will be on static display at Latin America's largest business aviation show, LABACE 2026 from August 4 to 6 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo.

Lider Aviação is the exclusive HondaJet authorized sales representative for Brazil, providing sales, service and support for HondaJet aircraft. The company, headquartered in Belo Horizonte, is Latin America's largest private aviation business and operates 22 fixed base operations (FBO) throughout Brazil. Including the latest sale, Lider Aviação has supported a total of 9 HondaJet deliveries in Brazil since 2017.

About Honda Aircraft Company

Honda Aircraft Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. responsible for the research, development, manufacture, sales, marketing, and customer service of the innovative HondaJet Elite II. Founded in 2006, Honda Aircraft's world headquarters are in North Carolina. In 2023, the company announced plans to develop and produce its newest 11-occupant aircraft, the HondaJet Echelon, which will be offered alongside the HondaJet Elite II. Cumulative HondaJet deliveries surpassed 250 planes globally in 2024. The challenging spirit upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is alive today as Honda Aircraft advances the global Honda brand slogan "The Power of Dreams: How We Move You."

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