On October 17, 2022 local time, Honda Aircraft Company (HACI), a subsidiary of Honda’s aircraft business, held a press conference on the media day of the 2022 American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). LB released an upgraded version of the ultra-light business jet HondaJet–HondaJet Elite II (hereinafter referred to as: Elite II).
The next-generation upgraded version of HondaJet, the Elite II, extends the range to 1,547 nautical miles (2,865 kilometers, 204 kilometers more than the Elite and Elite S) by expanding the fuel tank capacity and increasing the maximum take-off weight. ※1 It can reach farther destinations and allow users to travel More comfortable and convenient. In terms of fuselage structure, a new ground spoiler *2 has been added, which has greatly improved the handling and stability of the aircraft during landing.
Elite II focuses on the beauty of functional design, focusing on and pursuing user experience and comfort. In terms of appearance design, a special edition “Jet Black” paint was launched. For the cabin interior, the Elite II is available in two designs: “Steel Grey” with a modern grey base and “Amber” with a warm beige base. In addition, in addition to the traditional carpet design, the cabin aisle has a new wood-grain floor design. Elite II also adopts new noise reduction measures, innovating the sound insulation materials used on the cabin walls, reducing wind noise flowing into the cabin, and improving the overall quietness of the cabin again, making the cabin environment more comfortable.
At this conference, HACI also released new safety technology achievements in the field of air mobility. HACI plans to put new automation technologies – Autothrottle and Emergency Autoland – on the Elite II in 2023. Through several aircraft upgrades, HACI has incorporated new safety features into its avionics system. In the future, with the introduction of two automated technologies, HondaJet will further improve the safety of aircraft operations while reducing the burden on pilots.
On the same day, GE Honda also announced at NBAA-BACE that the engine using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) *3 has successfully completed the experiment, which fully confirms that the HF120 turbofan engine carried by the HondaJet can achieve the same performance as the traditional HF120 turbofan engine when using SAF. Jet fuel equivalent performance. Honda is making continuous efforts towards carbon neutrality in the aviation sector and contributing to environmental protection.
“I am very pleased to release the HondaJet Elite II, which pursues high performance and comfort, and will refresh the concept of ultra-light business jets. In the future, we will continue to challenge, research, develop and introduce new automation technologies to provide customers with safety. , Peace of mind, freedom of movement.” HACI President Yamashi Yingren commented.
– Major upgrades for HondaJet Elite II –
｜Performance improvement
・Endurance distance: 1,547 nautical miles (2,865 km)
・Maximum take-off weight: 11,100 lbs (5,035 kg)
・Equipped with a ground spoiler
・Improved avionics system, equipped with stable approach ※ 4 support function
｜New automation technology helps improve safety
・Auto throttle function (*Introduced in the first half of 2023)
・Emergency landing system (*Introduced in the second half of 2023)
｜Comfort improvement
・Enlarged cockpit seat pitch (optional)
・Improved cabin quietness
｜Interior Design Update
・Added 2 new interior designs (steel gray, amber)
・Wood grain floor
・Added optional wool seats in the cockpit
｜Added special paint for the body
・Added “Jet Black” paint
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