Aircraft
Conforming HondaJet first flight 'very soon'
An intensive series of system ground tests and static structural stress testing of production conforming aircraft continues at the HondaJet research and de
Honda Aircraft expects to make the first flight of its conforming HondaJet “very soon.”
Honda Aircraft expects to make the first flight of its conforming HondaJet “very soon.”

An intensive series of system ground tests and static structural stress testing of production conforming aircraft continues at the HondaJet research and development center in Greensboro, N.C., as the light business jet proceeds toward a planned certification and first delivery in the third quarter of 2012.

Here at NBAA, HondaJet's exhibit (Booth No. 4555) features interior and exterior elements representing final configurations and equipment for the HondaJet. On display are production cockpit and cabin designs reflecting materials, colors and finishes to be available in delivery aircraft. Honda Aircraft has amassed orders for more than 100 of the $4.5 million HondaJets. The proof-of-concept prototype aircraft has logged more than 500 flight test hours, attaining a top speed of 420 knots and maximum altitude of 43,000 feet.

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