HondaJet Elite to Soon Have an Indian Customer

Having outperformed most of its competitors in the very light jet sector, Honda's aircraft company, HondaJet made its presence at the Wings India 2020, Hyderabad. The HondaJet Elite flew down to Hyderabad after being at Singapore last month and was at display during show. "An upgraded version of the HondaJet classic, Elite is a single-pilot six-seater (excluding the pilot) aircraft with a greater range, better runway performance, and improved sound proofing. Hence it is further, faster, quitter and higher," said Simon Roads, Vice President of Sales, HondaJet while he spoke to SP's ShowNews.

Parked at the Begumpet Airport for the show, the beautiful blue and white HondaJet Elite boasted of its efficient design. Roads explained how the design ensures that the aircraft is more comfortable and more cost efficient. "For us at Honda, keeping a tab of our carbon footprint is very important, and this aircraft is an example of that. It has an efficient engine, a GE Honda engine as well as less turbulence and noise. Even its exhaust is placed well with an air-frame design," he added. Roads also shared the experience of the company with Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel and remarked how it is as good as the usual fuel but has better environmental advantages.

Talking about the market in India, Roads informed that soon this year there will be announcements of India's first Elite delivery. Not disclosing the names, he told that HondaJet have customers for ownership and also chartering. He also talked about the infrastructural challenges in India but remains hopeful of a change soon. "It might seem that there is a lot of flamboyance around this industry and such planes but it is about selling a lifestyle to the customers and explaining them the long run cost efficiency," he said.