**New HondaJet Will Change Aviation - Best Business Jet EVER — Transcript & Summary | SozAI**
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A look at the Honda Jet's engine-over-wing design, its development from 1986 to FAA certification in 2015, and the upcoming larger HA-480 Echelon.

## Key Takeaways

- Honda's engine-over-wing design is the core differentiator of the Honda Jet line.
- The Honda Jet has achieved strong commercial success since its 2015 certification.
- The Echelon is positioned as a long-range, luxury jet targeting transcontinental flights.
- Customizable interiors make the aircraft suitable for both business and leisure travel.

## What the video covers

- The Honda Jet is described as the most delivered very light jet for five consecutive years, priced at $3-5 million.
- Its signature engine-over-wing design reduces cabin noise and vibration and frees up interior space.
- Honda entered aerospace in 1986; designer Michimasa Fujino began sketching the engine-over-wing concept in 1997.
- A research facility was set up at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the first successful test flight took place in December 2003.
- The project was publicly unveiled at an air show in 2005, and Honda Aircraft Company was formed as a subsidiary.
- Honda reportedly invested an estimated $1.5-2 billion; FAA certification came in 2015, with over 250 jets sold by January 2024.
- The HA-480 Echelon, announced in October 2023, is larger, with 120 cubic feet of baggage space, seating up to 10 passengers, and a claimed range of 2,625 nautical miles.
- The Echelon is claimed to be about 20% more fuel efficient than most private jets, with a cruising speed of 518 mph at 47,000 feet.
- The fuselage is made of carbon composite for weight savings, and the airstair door includes a gust lock mechanism.
- Three interior layouts (executive, dual club, and de Ville) allow customization, with rotating seats and stowable work tables.

## Chapters

1. 00:00 Introduction and Market Position
2. 00:34 Company Success and Brand Recognition
3. 01:36 Development History from 1986 to 2005
4. 03:25 FAA Certification and Commercial Launch
5. 04:24 Announcing the HA-480 Echelon
6. 06:00 Engine Design and Cabin Benefits
7. 07:30 Airstair Door and Performance Specs
8. 09:40 Interior Layouts and Seating

Answers

## Questions about this video

What makes the Honda Jet's design unique?

The Honda Jet mounts its two Williams FJ44-4C engines over the wings rather than on the fuselage. According to the video, this reduces cabin noise and vibration and frees up space inside the cabin.

When was the Honda Echelon expected to fly and receive certification?

The video states that the HA-480 Echelon is expected to make its first flight in 2026 and receive FAA certification in 2028.

How many Honda Jets had been sold according to the video?

The video reports that over 250 Honda Jets had been sold as of January 2024, since the company began deliveries in 2015.

## Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown

00:00

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this is the Honda Jet, the most delivered aircraft in the very light jets class for the fifth consecutive year, with a price tag of $3 to $5 million.

00:16

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The Honda HA-420 came with a plane feature so innovative it rewrote the rulebook of small light jets.

00:34

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Its unique engine-over-wing feature, advanced avionics, and spacious cabins have all contributed to the company selling over 250 aircraft since 2015 and gaining global recognition all over the world.

00:49

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You may wonder, how did Honda go from the highway to the runway, and what made them venture into planes?

01:06

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You see, the Honda Jet story is one of passion and commitment to excellence.

01:23

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Honda, already a globally known engine manufacturer, decided to venture into aerospace in 1986 with a vision to redefine air travel.

01:40

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They started studying small jets using engines from other manufacturers.

01:58

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In 1997, Michimasa Fujino, designer and founder of the Honda Jet, started sketching the aircraft, introducing a new engine-over-wing design that pushed the boundaries of conventional wing design in aircraft.

02:16

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The design was assembled in 1999, and a research facility was established at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

02:36

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Although the new wing design was met with much skepticism, Honda Jet conducted and passed its first successful test in December 2003.

02:54

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This secret project was kept within Honda's R&D borders until 2005, when it was publicly displayed at an air show.

03:08

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Following strong interest in the aircraft, Honda Motor Company announced its entry into the aviation industry under a new company called the Honda Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Honda Motors that focuses solely on manufacturing business jets.

03:25

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Honda is said to have invested an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion into the company.

03:40

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They received FAA certification in 2015 and started delivering to customers in the same year.

03:56

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Since 2015, Honda Jet has continued to redefine light jet travel by improving upon its original design and releasing new upgraded models, namely the Honda Jet Classic, the Honda Jet Elite, the Honda Jet Elite S, and the Honda Jet Elite 2.

04:09

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For a company that didn't start delivering aircraft to customers until late 2015, Honda Aircraft Company has recorded immense success, with over 250 Honda Jets sold as of January 2024.

04:24

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In October 2023, the company announced the development of a larger HA-480 Honda Jet named the Echelon.

04:39

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This jet will be assembled at Honda Jet's global headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is expected to embark on its first flight in 2026 and receive FAA certification in 2028.

04:57

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According to Hiroyuki Yoshida, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, this model creates a new category that transcends the travel experience of conventional light jets and makes long-haul flights feel like a luxurious escape.

05:13

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One of the key features that sets the Honda Jet Echelon apart is that it is 4.5 inches taller and 1 inch wider than its predecessor, the Honda Jet Elite 2.

05:28

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It also comes with a larger baggage capacity of 120 cubic feet, significantly more than the Elite 2's 66 cubic feet.

05:45

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The jet measures 57 feet in length, has a wingspan of 56 feet, and a height of 16 feet at the tail, and can accommodate up to 11 people, consisting of 10 passengers and one crew member, or nine passengers and two crew members, with a maximum takeoff weight of 17,500 pounds.

06:00

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This new model is powered by two Williams International FJ44-4C turbofan engines mounted right over the jet's wings.

06:13

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The over-the-wing engine mounts are a unique feature of all Honda Jet models.

06:29

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Since the engine is detached from the aircraft fuselage, it reduces the noise and vibration in the cabin and eliminates the need for a large engine support inside the fuselage, as is common in most light jets, allowing for more room inside the cabin.

06:43

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The Honda Jet fuselage is completely made of a carbon composite material that aviation experts believe to be light yet strong.

06:58

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Not only does this allow for a smoother, faster, and safer flight, it also greatly reduces the risk of passengers facing turbulence from either jet streams or terrible weather.

07:13

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All in all, this sets the Honda Jet ahead in the category of light business jets.

07:30

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Getting into the Honda Echelon, you see the airstair doors that incorporate innovative designs like folding steps, lighting, and a folding handrail.

07:46

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The door structure is an integral part of the fuselage, developed with carbon composite for maximum weight reduction.

08:00

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It features a weight compensation mechanism that reduces friction forces and closure efforts, and also includes an innovative integrated gust lock mechanism that prevents the door from moving under gusting winds in an open position.

08:17

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With five people on board, the Honda Jet Echelon is at its most efficient, with an incredible cruising speed of 518 mph and an altitude of 47,000 feet, significantly more than the Honda Jet Elite 2's 486 miles per hour cruising speed.

08:33

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It's designed to be 20% more fuel efficient than most private jets and is the first light jet in the world to fly 2,625 nautical miles, meaning this jet can fly across the United States without refueling.

08:51

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In collaboration with Honda North America Automotive Design, the Echelon's interior will be available in three cabin layout options: executive, dual club, and de Ville.

09:06

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This feature allows you to configure your jet's interior to meet your personal preferences or needs.

09:23

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The aircraft seats up to 10 passengers on adjustable ergonomic leather seats that can rotate up to 180 degrees.

09:40

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The dual club configuration has facing seats with 7 feet of space in between, and can be adjusted for comfort during long flights using three different levers located on the side of the seats.

09:52

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One of these levers controls your seat's footrest by pulling it up and down.

10:09

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Another lever causes your seat to rotate or move forward, while the last lever reclines the seat to its original position.

10:25

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The hideaway armrests attached to the seats also help enhance passenger comfort while maximizing every inch of the space.

10:43

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In this fast-paced world of business travel and remote work, you can easily transform your jet into a mobile workspace with the stowable tables and adjustable seats.

Topics: Honda Jet Honda Echelon HA-480 business jet light jet engine over wing private aviation Honda Aircraft Company aviation history luxury travel

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