10-Year Anniversary of HondaJet Type Certification

On December 8, 2015, Honda Aircraft Company achieved the moment its team had pursued for decades: the HondaJet received its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certificate. Just a couple weeks later, the company met another major milestone: the first customer delivery of the HondaJet. These moments marked the beginning of a new chapter for the company and for business aviation. Ten years later, those defining moments have grown into a legacy of innovation, with the HondaJet continuing to advance and redefine what a very light jet can be.

Since its certification in 2015, the HondaJet has transformed business aviation with its advanced design and performance. The HondaJet empowers businesses to expand their reach and operate more effectively worldwide.

Beyond the skies, Honda Aircraft Company has made a lasting impact on its home in the Triad community in North Carolina and beyond. Over the past decade, the company has created hundreds of high-skilled jobs and partnered with local educational institutions to support STEM programs. Events like STEM Fest at the Greensboro Coliseum, which welcomed more than 3,500 community members and featured over 70 partners, reflect Honda Aircraft Company's commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators. Through volunteer initiatives and partnerships, the company continues to foster growth and opportunity in the region it calls home.

Honda's dedication to continuous improvement has shaped the aircraft's evolution. The HondaJet has gone through significant technological upgrades from the original model, including enhanced avionics and improved performance.. The HondaJet Elite II, the current production aircraft model, is the first twin-turbine very light business jet to offer Autothrottle, and is anticipated to become the first aircraft in its segment to offer Emergency Auto-Land.

HondaJet owners consistently highlight the aircraft's unmatched efficiency and comfort. Many customers share stories of how their HondaJet has enabled them to expand their businesses and explore new destinations.

To date, Honda Aircraft Company has delivered over 260 aircraft.

As the HondaJet fleet continues to expand, the company diligently works toward certification of the HondaJet Echelon, which will extend the award-winning features of the original HondaJet to a new segment of the business jet market, including its signature Over the Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM). The HondaJet Echelon aims to become the first transcontinental light jet - single-pilot capable, longer range, and significantly more fuel efficient than comparable light and midsize jets.

Ten years after certification and first delivery, the HondaJet's distinctive silhouette stands as a symbol of innovation, continually refined. As Honda Aircraft Company looks toward the HondaJet Echelon and future growth, the past decade provides a strong foundation: a proven platform, loyal customers, and a culture of innovation that carries the joy of mobility into the sky.