JessePS

Anyone see this thing. Pretty wicked. Hmm... I wonder if Toyota will follow. If so hope they make one with a range of 3200 miles and not 1600 miles.

GFerg

Yep, I think we had a thread on it not to long ago. If I recall correctly, its suppose to be more fuel efficient and travel a longer distance while holding more people and cargo than comparably sized jets.

RON430

VLJs aren't exactly 787s. The Hondajet I saw didn't have an interior so I am not even sure where there will be a bucket restroom. Even at jet speeds you won't find very many people that would enjoy the trip with a range of 3200 miles.

UberNoob

there are so many companies making these compact jet companies now
looks like bombardier is in for more financial trouble, i was considering to buy some bombardier prefered shares but now, im not so sure

mavericck

I think the car companies that started out making aircraft and aircraft engines (BMW, Mitsubishi, Rolls Royce) should start making aircraft again. Those companies made some of the finest aircraft of their time.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

dont be fooled by the "strange" engine pylons, by mounting the engines on wing pylons instead of the fuselage a lot of metal in rear to mount the engines was eliminated thus giving more space in the plane itself

Gojirra99

TORRANCE, CA UNITED STATES 05/16/2006

Price, Sales and Service Network, Production Specifications Announced

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company, Inc.
today began sales of HondaJet at the National Business Aviation Association
(NBAA) convention with the announcement of the price, specifications, and a
sales and service network for the production version of its advanced light
jet. Scheduled to go into production in the U.S. in ***0, pricing is set at
$3.65 million for HondaJet in its standard configuration.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/...16/LATU140LOGO )
Honda also took another step toward the market introduction of HondaJet
with the announcement that it submitted, on October 11, its application for
FAA type certification of HondaJet. The company anticipates achieving both
type and production certification within 3 to 4 years.

"A passion for aviation propelled HondaJet into the air, but a strong
business case is what is taking it to the customer," said Takeo Fukui,
president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "In every one of our business
activities, our goal is to create new value for the customer. HondaJet
meets this challenging objective."

Key specifications and performance figures establish HondaJet as the
fastest and most fuel efficient aircraft in its class, while setting a new
standard for interior space and comfort. HondaJet features a class-topping
cruise speed of 420 knots with an IFR range of 1180 nautical miles(1), and
a 30-35 percent gain in fuel efficiency at cruise speed versus other jets
of comparable performance. HondaJet's cabin is about 1-foot longer than
even larger 'light jet' offerings and features a fully-private lavatory
along with a spacious 57-cubic foot aft cargo hold.

Sales and Service Network
HondaJet will be sold through five regional sales groups -- HondaJet
East, HondaJet Southeast, HondaJet Midwest, HondaJet Southwest and HondaJet
Northwest -- operating 14 offices around the country to provide HondaJet
customers' with a truly superior sales and ownership experience. The
HondaJet dealer network was developed in collaboration with Piper Aircraft,
Inc., as a result of a business alliance announced in July 2006. Honda
Aircraft Company will also seek to establish a network of service
facilities within 90-minutes flight time from any location in the U.S. to
further advance its goal of creating a new level of customer service and
support.

"Just as we have targeted real innovation with HondaJet design itself,
we are equally committed to creating an innovative sales and service
network," said Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company,
Inc. "We will be working with our retail partners to ensure that every
HondaJet customer is the recipient of unprecedented levels of sales and
service for the life of their ownership experience."

HondaJet innovation
HondaJet sets new standards for performance, quality and comfort with a
series of new technologies and design features that signify a revolutionary
departure from conventional light jet designs. It's most unique and
recognizable feature -- the over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM)
configuration -- liberates precious fuselage space by eliminating the
carry-through structures of conventional fuselage-mounted engine designs
while significantly reducing aerodynamic drag at high speeds. Its natural
laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose further reduce drag, contributing
to HondaJet's class-topping speed and fuel efficiency.

HondaJet's all-composite fuselage uses a combination of honeycomb
sandwich and stiffened panel structures cured integrally using a patented
co-curing process. This unique construction results in lower fuselage
weight and larger cabin while contributing to HondaJet's unusually sleek
and smooth appearance.

An advanced, customized, all-glass cockpit based on the
state-of-the-art Garmin avionics platform, will boast new features and
capabilities unique to HondaJet.

HondaJet Performance
With a top speed of 420 knots, a 43,000-foot service ceiling and a
30-35 increase in fuel efficiency versus comparable light jets, HondaJet
embodies Honda's commitment to superior efficiency and performance through
the application of advanced technology. In addition, HondaJet's optimized
control surfaces results in a highly refined, sporty and responsive flying
characteristic.

Two GE-Honda HF120 turbofan engines, each rated at 1880 pounds (at
take- off thrust) deliver higher fuel efficiency and the lowest engine
emissions and quietest operation in their thrust class(2).

HondaJet Comfort
HondaJet will be offered in two interior configurations: with seating
for seven (2 pilots and 5 passengers) in standard configuration; and with
seating for eight (2 pilots and six forward-facing passenger seats) in air
taxi configuration.

HondaJet's cabin offers its passengers unprecedented levels of comfort
with as much as six inches more leg room (per passenger) than competitive
offerings. HondaJet's 57 cubic-foot aft cargo hold is as much as 50 percent
larger than other jets in its class. Additional cargo storage is provided
by a nine cubic-foot nose cargo hold.

HondaJet Quality
HondaJet was developed with Honda's legendary commitment to quality and
world-class engineering. Attention to detail in every aspect of its design,
testing and construction ensures an aircraft of the highest quality and
design integrity. To date, HondaJet has logged more than 260 hours of
in-flight testing with superior results.

Production Plans
HondaJet will be produced in the United States beginning in ***0 with a
projected production volume of 70 jets per year. The company will maintain
a significant degree of flexibility in its production plan and will
continue to evaluate demand as it moves closer to actual production.

About Honda Aircraft Company, Inc.
Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Honda Aircraft Company,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd., established in August 2006 to
oversee certification, production, sales and service of HondaJet. More
information about HondaJet including complete specifications is available
at http://www.hondajet.com.

DrUnBiased

Since the Orlando show, Honda has already received over 100 orders for its jet. Not bad considering it has only been on sale for three days.

LexFather

What a fabulous plane.

trent

Nice, but I'm a little leary about ther engine's being mounted on pylons on the wings, it would seem to be a high stress area that would need constant inspections.

Richie

I'd get a BBJ, LOL.
In all seriousness, thats a pretty cool jet.