New HondaJet Elite aircraft displayed for the first time to the public

Honda Aircraft Company revealed their new, upgraded aircraft, the "HondaJet Elite," on Sunday at a special hangar event ahead of the 2018 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The HondaJet Elite has achieved an extended range of an additional 17 percent and is equipped with a newly developed noise attenuating inlet structure that lines each engine and greatly reduces high frequency noise to enhance cabin quietness. Additionally, the new aircraft's advanced avionics system incorporates additional performance management functions for optimum flight planning and automatic stability and protection functions to enhance safety of flight.

The HondaJet Elite also protects the environment by offering the best fuel efficiency in its class while also featuring best-in-class speed, altitude and range. The aircraft will be displayed for the first time to the public at EBACE from May 28 through May 31.

HondaJet lands at Gary Jet Center in Indiana

The Gary Jet Center announced Thursday that it is managing one of the first HondaJets to be delivered in the United States. Additionally, two Gary Jet Center pilots were among the first type rated in the aircraft and attended pilot training at the Honda Aircraft Training Center in Greensboro, N.C. A Gary Jet Center maintenance technician also attended and completed the first HondaJet Initial and Avionics Maintenance Training program.

The Gary Center, located at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, is a 25-year old, privately owned aviation company, providing fixed-base operator services, as well aircraft management, maintenance and charter to a variety of Chicago customers.

The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag.