Honda is a well-known Japanese brand. It has an excellent reputation in the automobile industry. Its cars and motorcycles are popular all over the world. There are very few in the world who would not have heard about the brand. Honda plans to enter the business jet market with HondaJet.
In fact Honda was planning to produce the HondaJet for many decades. However the project is materializing now. Established in 2006, Honda Aircraft Company reached a milestone in 2013 with the granting of the FAA Type Inspection Authrization.
On 19 May 2014, the first HondaJet (production) was revealed in Geneva. If the final stages of testing go smoothly, these jets will be delivered immediately after certification; that should be in the first quarter of 2015.
This awesome jet has many innovative and useful features. It has over the wing engine mount design, the natural laminar flow technology on the wings and nose and the carbon fiber composite fuselage.
The natural laminar flow technology on the wings and nose reduces aerodynamic drag, thereby enhancing speed and fuel efficiency. Carbon fiber composite fuselage makes the jet light and durable.
The price of HondaJet may be around $4.5 million. This cool business jet is sure to be a toy of the rich and famous.
Source: Honda
Leave a Reply