Function and reliability testing simulates
typical, in-service flight operations for a new
aircraft design. Testing includes takeoffs,
landings, system operations, failure cases,
approaches, and operations in hot, cold, and
humid environments. This ensures the aircraft,
including its components and equipment, is
reliable and functioning properly. The HondaJet
has flown missions to 54 airports in 31 states
in the continental United States as part of F&R
testing.
In October, Honda Aircraft completed all Part 23
certification flight testing. The flight test
program has exceeded 3,000 total flight hours
and testing was conducted at more than 70
locations in the U.S. This year, the HondaJet completed a
successful world tour with the aircraft making
its first appearances in
Japan, Europe and
South America.
The world tour,
combined with a North American demonstration
tour, has demonstrated the aircraft’s maturity,
reliability and readiness for entry into
service. The HondaJet flew more than 300 total
hours in North America, Japan, Europe and South
America. Honda
Aircraft Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Founded in 2006,
Honda Aircraft’s world headquarters is located
in
North Carolina, the
birthplace of aviation.
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