Honda Aircraft Unveils The HondaJet Elite S

Honda Aircraft unveiled the HondaJet Elite S, the newest iteration to its HondaJet Elite, during a virtual ceremony May 26. Features include increased gross weight, nosewheel advanced steering, avionics software upgrades and new paint choices. First deliveries are scheduled for June 2021. Credit: Honda Aircraft Co.

The $5.4 million HondaJet Elite S features three new exterior paint selections, including gunmetal, luxe gold and deep-sea blue and a variety of color options for the Elite S logo. Credit: Honda Aircraft Co.

The HondaJet Elite S light business jet features over-the-wing engine mount configuration, natural laminar flow fuselage nose and wing, a composite fuselage and customized avionics suite. Honda Aircraft unveiled the Elite S with a special paint scheme to represent the company's commitment to research and development of "leading-edge technology." Credit: Honda Aircraft

Honda Aircraft, founded in 2006, is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Elite S will have an increased maximum takeoff weight of 200 lbs., allowing operators to carry additional payload or an extra passenger or add more fuel and fly up to 120 nm farther with one pilot and five passengers.

The aircraft’s customized avionics suite has been updated with new features to reduce pilot workload and increase aircraft safety and efficiency, said Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft president and CEO. FAA Data Comm will replace traditional voice commands with text-based messaging for departure clearance and en route services. ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System) will enable texts with operation e and air traffic services. Credit: Honda Aircraft