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Japanese automotive giant announced today that it will market the new HondaJet 2600 Concept jet

Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it will market the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first shown at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.

The company also said it will target type certification in 2028 for the new jet, which will represent a new product lineup for the Honda Aircraft Company and will be offered alongside its existing model, the HondaJet Elite II.

In addition, building on Honda Aircraft Company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, the new light jet will offer unmatched fuel efficiency, with up to 20% more efficiency compared to other light jets and more than 40% more efficient, compared to midsize jets during a typical flight.

“The commercialization of our new light jet represents Honda's next chapter in air mobility, which further expands the potential of people's lives,” said Hideto Yamasaki, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company. "By leveraging the experience behind our technological innovations, we will accelerate program development with sustainability a key element throughout the process."

Honda Aircraft Company has identified specific suppliers for the new light jet and has entered into strategic supply agreements with Aernnova for aerostructures and components, Garmin for avionics, Spirit AeroSystems for airframes and Williams International for engines. Honda Aircraft Company is finalizing engineering designs for the new light jet, with manufacturing activities underway.

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