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Ahead of the European Business Aircraft Convention and Expo, which
opened its doors this week in Geneva, Honda Aircraft announced an
advanced version of the HondaJet. The HondaJet Elite promises longer
range, and has added more avionics, paint and interior options.
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With a range of 1,427 nm, the Elite version has a 17-percent greater
range than the original HondaJet. Honda Aircraft claims to have greater
fuel efficiency than any other aircraft in its category of light jets.
While the HondaJet was already known for being exceptionally quiet, a
modification to the engine inlet structure has reduced both exterior and
interior noise even more, the company says.
Updates to the avionics will make flight planning even easier. The
HondaJet Elite has added automatic computations for required runway
length, V-speeds, climb and approach gradients, and performance planning
for all phases of flight to its itegrated Garmin G3000 avionics suite.
New safety features include angle of attack, stability protection,
coupled go-around technology and underspeed protection.
Passengers in the aft cabin should appreciate the optional full-service
galley, Wifi and built-in, speakerless sound system from Bongiovi
Acoustics. The speakerless sound system isn’t just esthetically pleasing
since the speakers are integrated into the side panels.
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It is also lighter and promises a uniform audio experience. In addition
to new options, the interior has received a facelift with two-toned
leather seats, and operators can add a seventh belted seat in the
private lavatory section. |