Fri, Apr 18, 2008
First Sales To Come In May At EBACE
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced this week plans to
expand sales of HondaJet to Europe, beginning in May at the annual
EBACE (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition)
conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Honda says its decision to
expand sales of its light jet to the rapidly growing European
market is a direct response to strong demand for HondaJet since the
jet first went on sale in 2006 in the United States.
"We are excited to initiate sales in Europe, where we have
received a steady stream of inquiries from interested customers who
will now have the opportunity to reserve delivery of a HondaJet,"
said Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO.
"We are committed to providing our customers in Europe with both a
class-leading product and a sales and service support system that
exceed their expectations for private jet ownership and
travel."
Honda recently expanded HondaJet sales throughout North America,
announcing the establishment of a sales and service strategy for
Mexico and Canada. "The expansion of HondaJet sales to Europe is an
important step in the continued evolution of our business strategy,
which seeks to address the extensive world-wide demand for
HondaJet," said Fujino.
Further details regarding the HondaJet European sales and
service support strategy and delivery timing will be released by
Honda on May 20, 2008, at EBACE.
Honda Aircraft Company began US sales of the HondaJet in October
2006, and to date has amassed orders for well over 100 units. Honda
anticipates its first test flight of a conforming model in early
2009, with the overall timetable calling for the achievement of
type certification in 2010. The company is scheduled to begin
deliveries of HondaJet to US customers in 2010.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is being
pursued concurrently with FAA certification.
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