Aircraft
Russia Certifies HondaJet Elite
The HondaJet is now type certified in 13 countries.
The global fleet of HondaJets has accumulated more than 63,000 flight hours. (Photo: Honda Aircraft)
The global fleet of HondaJets has accumulated more than 63,000 flight hours. (Photo: Honda Aircraft)

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has awarded Honda Aircraft type certification of the HondaJet Elite, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based airframer announced yesterday. Immediately following certification, the first HondaJet with Russian registration began operating in the region, the company reported.