Honda Aircraft delivered 24 aircraft to customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and countries in Europe during the first six months of 2017. The company has reported that it is steadily ramping up production to meet customer demand, and is currently manufacturing the aircraft at a rate of about four per month at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.
"Our customers are extremely pleased with the performance, comfort and superior fit and finish of the HondaJet," said Honda Aircraft President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. "We want to create new value in business aviation and I hope to see many more HondaJets flying all over the world."
The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including a unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that is designed to improve performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag.
According to Honda, the OTWEM design also reduces cabin sound, minimizes ground-detected noise and allows for the roomiest cabin in its class, the largest baggage capacity, and a fully serviceable private aft lavatory. The HondaJet is equipped with a Honda-customized Garmin G3000 glass flight deck. The HondaJet is Honda's first commercial aircraft.
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