The HondaJet Elite II was launched at NBAA 2022, an upgrade to the Elite S with additional range and capabilities. At Honda’s press conference, Honda Aircraft Company CEO Hideto Yamasaki detailed the new model, as shown in the video below:
The HondaJet Elite II adds range, ground spoilers, new cabin improvements, and a stabilized approach feature upgrading the existing HondaJet models, Â FAA certifications are expected over the next few weeks, with customer deliveries expected later this year. Â The new NBAA IFR range is 1,547nm, based on four passengers and a 100nm alternate, a gain of 110 nm over the Elite S. Â The Maximum take-off weight for the Elite II will be 11,100 pounds, compared with 10,900 for the Elite S, without a significant change to the empty weight. Â This additional weight accommodates the additional fuel for the increase in range.
The HondaJet Elite II also features a ground spoiler system that optimizes take-off and landing performance, assisting pilots with visual and verbal alerts to help pilots maintain aircraft stability on approach. Â The Elite II will also include an autothrottle system and Garmin’s autoland technology, its first application on a multi-engine jet for automatic landing in the event a pilot becomes incapacitated. Â New paint schemes and interior upgrades are also planned for the Elite II, including new acoustic treatments for noise reduction and a new LED lighting system.
Honda is currently shifting production from the Elite S to the Elite II, which has a list price of $6.95 million.
