The HondaJet uses roughly 165 gallons of fuel over 600 nautical miles (690 miles) when the cruise control is set on long-range cruise (414 mph, 1 percent worse fuel mileage than the maximum range setting and thus quicker). This translates to about 4 mpg. To put that into perspective, consider that a small, reasonably priced, four-cylinder prop-driven Cessna 150a can go at around 100 mph while using the same amount of fuel as a Chevrolet Suburban (about 19 mpg). Our claim that 4 mpg is excellent for an aircraft traveling at 400 mph is true.
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The HondaJet Elite is the First Light Jet to Enter Service in Hawaii
HAWAII, HONOLULU, JUNE 28, 2019 – On June 27, Honda Aircraft Company held a special ceremony at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to commemorate the delivery of the first two HondaJet Elite aircraft to Hawaii. The first light jet to begin service in Hawaii is the HondaJet Elite.
Two HondaJet Elites have been delivered to Wing Spirit, a recently founded business that will offer opulent and practical charter services for inter-island travel. Additionally, they are looking into employing HondaJets to provide aviation education opportunities around the Hawaiian Islands and as air ambulances. For the first time in the history of the program, the airliners acting as air ambulances will be configured with unique medevac configurations.
Hawaii’s 1.4 million people and 10 million yearly visitors will benefit from the HondaJet’s exceptional performance and comfort by having easy access to the extensively traveled islands. According to Michimasa Fujino, president and chief executive officer of Honda Aircraft Company, “When designing the HondaJet, my goal was to design a technologically advanced aircraft that would improve the lives of people around the world.” HondaJets are used by Wing Spirit to save lives and as a quick way to travel between islands, which is a clear indication that the aircraft is succeeding in its mission.
Sal Miwa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Wing Spirits, continued, “With the HondaJet, we look forward to transforming the business aviation sector in Hawaii.” We’re sure that the aircraft’s unmatched comfort and performance will enable us to give our customers truly extraordinary experiences.
Can HondaJet travel cross-country?
Although many charters prefer using light aircraft for regional travel, their normal range is only 1,000 nautical miles, or a three-hour radius. The necessity to travel further typically forces private jet purchasers into the midsized category, but Honda is currently pushing the envelope and erasing distinctions between light and midsize airframe ranges. The HondaJet 2600, a new prototype from the company, is small in stature but has the potential to outperform current midsize aircraft in both range and speed on coast-to-coast trips.
What is the HondaJet’s landing speed?
The HondaJet’s speeds are easy to recall. Maximum gear speed is 200 KIAS, and approach flap is set. The top speed for landing flaps is 160 KIAS. The yaw damper stays on during final approach to ensure a smooth landing, and it automatically disconnects at 50 feet to give the pilot full control of the rudder. The best AOA (angle of attack) speed or L/D (lift/drag) maximum of the aircraft can be seen by the pilot by using the “green dot” on the primary flight display.
What private aircraft has the lowest operating costs?
The little yet mighty Cirrus Vision Jet, which costs $1.96 million, is the least expensive private aircraft available. The Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan engine in the Vision Aircraft, the first single-engine private jet in the world, provides 1,800 pounds of thrust. The aircraft’s distinctive V-tail replaces the conventional rudder and took ten years to design and construct. It has a 1,150-mile range and a top speed of 345 mph at a maximum altitude of 28,000 ft. Although it is intended for the owner to fly, a pilot can also be hired.
With huge windows and seating for up to five adults and two children, the cabin is enormous, measuring 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. A flight entertainment system, mood lighting, and USB charging ports are examples of opulent amenities. The cockpit features a panoramic windshield, a state-of-the-art Garmin Perspective Touch avionics system, and sidestick technology. Even an emergency flying envelope and parachute system are included with the Cirrus Vision Jet.
How much does jet fuel cost?
According to the International Air Transport Association, the average price of jet fuel is roughly $4.15 per gallon globally, which is 149 percent more expensive than it was a year ago (IATA). According to Airnav, which compiles fuel costs from a total of 3,641 FBOs, jet-A was roughly $6.35 per gallon on average at general aviation FBOs in the United States at the end of last week. From a low of $3.23 in the Great Lakes region to a high of $12.88 in the eastern region, prices across various FBOs in the country varied greatly.
Prior to the pandemic’s onset and the subsequent decline in fuel consumption two years ago, Airnav reported an average national jet-A price of $4.19 per gallon. Some of the rates at the time were described as great deals for pilots in general aviation in a FLYING article.