HondaJet starts production line; HF120 engine nears certification.
Honda Aircraft president Michimasa Fujino
Honda Aircraft president Michimasa Fujino

Honda Aircraft has started the production line for its $4.5 million HondaJet entry-level twinjet. A handful of initial customer aircraft are scheduled to be completed next year. Honda expects FAA certification of the HondaJet’s GE Honda HF120 engine (2,095 pounds of thrust/5,000-hour TBO) in the middle of next year and aircraft certification in 2013.

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