Second conforming HondaJet flies
F2 joins the test programme
The second FAA conforming HondaJet aircraft flew last Friday on its
maiden flight.
The aircraft is painted in Honda racing red and is the third HA-420 to
be built.
(aircraft F2 is on the right in the photograph).
F2 will now join the test programme.
Honda are building a new aircraft manufacturing facility at Greensboro and it is expected to be finished and occupied in the first half of 2013. This timeline supports the
HondaJet’s scheduled certification and entry into service in mid-2013.