Honda Aircraft Company concluding function and reliability testing
LAS VEGAS – Honda Aircraft Company announced November 17, 2015, that it has completed all function and reliability (F&R) test conditions and is concluding F&R flights for the HondaJet. The announcement was part of a program update shared at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nov. 17 – 19.
“Honda Aircraft will conclude testing with the FAA in a few days, which will pave the way for HondaJet type certification and entry into service,” said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. “We are expecting FAA type certification of the world’s most advanced light jet very soon.”
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.
Since becoming operational in late 2014, the Honda Aircraft Training Center at Honda Aircraft’s Greensboro, N.C. headquarters has been preparing to train pilots and maintenance technicians by increasing staff, developing infrastructure and finalizing curriculums.Honda Aircraft has partnered with FlightSafety International, the world’s leading aviation training organization, to develop a program that incorporates the latest technology.
