Honda Aircraft is prepping its newly certified HondaJet for a 26,000-nm international tour that will involve stops in 13 countries, with a focus on Europe and Japan. HondaJet won provisional FAA certification for the light jet on March 27 and expects full certification “in the next few months” with deliveries to begin shortly thereafter. The company has not provided specifics about the HondaJet backlog, but has consistently maintained the company holds orders for more than 100 of the $4.5 million light aircraft that sports an over-the-wing engine design.

The tour, to launch later this month, will involve the aircraft’s first appearances in Europe and Japan. It kicks off with a public debut in Japan from April 25 to May 5, with a display at Narita International Airport and flight demonstrations. The aircraft will then head to Europe for EBACE, where it will be on static display. In Europe, the tour will involve demonstration flights in six countries: Poland, Germany, France, Belgium, the UK and Switzerland. 

Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino said the light jet has “broad appeal” in Europe. The aircraft currently is offered in North America and Europe through the HondaJet dealer network.