Tag Archives: HondaJet

Honda Aircraft President & CEO Honored At 12th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation”

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – Michimasa Fujino, founding president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, received the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award” at “Living Legends of Aviation,” January 16, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton. Fujino was recognized for his … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, People | Tagged Bruce Whitman, Carl McNair, Herbert D. Kelleher, Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet, Michimasa Fujino | Leave a comment

First Production HondaJet Makes Public Debut At AirVenture

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The first production HondaJet made its public debut, July 28, 2014, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Following a celebratory event commemorating the occasion, the HondaJet concluded the day with an entertaining flight demonstration during the afternoon air show … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, EAA & AirVenture, Headlines, October/November 2014 | Tagged EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, HondaJet, Michimasa Fujino | Leave a comment

Letter Ann Pellegreno

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: I love the frontal profile of the HondaJet (i.e. August/September 2014, Midwest Flyer Magazine). I could not help but think how proud Howard Gregory would have been of the HondaJet. A great guy, an officer and gentle-man also, … Continue reading →

Posted in Letters, October/November 2014, Sections | Tagged Ann Pellegreno, HondaJet, Howard Gregory | Leave a comment

First Production HondaJet Takes To The Skies

Posted on August 8, 2014 by mwflyer

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Honda Aircraft Company announced June 27, 2014, that the first production HondaJet achieved its initial flight, marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. The event took place at the company’s world headquarters … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, August/September 2014, Headlines | Tagged Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet, Michimasa Fujino | Leave a comment

An Aviation Treasure With Opportunities, In Our Backyard!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

It is always exciting to discover something unique; something special that is a true treasure. When it is learned that the treasure has a deep history and ties to the past, present, and future of aviation, it takes on an … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2014, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Products & Services | Tagged Aero Systems Engineering, AeroSystems, FluiDyne, Grant Radinzel, HondaJet, Incorporated, Jamie Jansen, Susanne Burke | 5 Comments

HondaJet Achieves FAA Type Inspection Authorization… Honda Aircraft Company’s Customer Service Facility Receives FAA Part 145 Certification

Posted on January 30, 2014 by mwflyer

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Honda Aircraft Company announced Dec. 20, 2013 two significant milestones in the development of the world’s most advanced light jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, February/March 2014, Headlines | Tagged Greensboro N.C., Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet, Michimasa Fujino, Piedmont Triad International Airport | Leave a comment

Cross-Country To AOPA’s Final Summit

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Whenever the AOPA Aviation Summit is held east of the Rockies, I like to fly our 1976 Cessna 182 Skylane there myself, rather than go on the airlines. Time-wise, Peggy and I did well flying to this … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, December 2013/January 2014, Events, Features | Tagged Able Flight, Andrew Kinard, AOPA Aviation Summit, Cirrus, Dave Shepard, Dave Weiman, Dr. Jonathan Sackier, Earl Weener, Greg Brown, HondaJet, John Barrow, Light Sport Pilots, Mark Baker, Michael Whitaker, Pat Waddick, Steve Wood, Todd Simmons, Tom Haines | Leave a comment

HondaJet Makes Surprise Visit To Des Moines

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The much-anticipated HondaJet visited Des Moines Flying Service, March 16, 2013, while conducting cold weather tests. Certification of the $4.5 million bizjet is expected in 2014. Once certified, HondaJet Midwest at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar … Continue reading →

Posted in June/July 2013, Products & Services, Sections, Technology | Tagged Des Moines Flying Service, HondaJet | Leave a comment

Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key management personnel. Effective September 24, 2012, John M. Lowe succeeded … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Headlines, Products & Services | Tagged Chicago Piper, Chris Siberz, Des Moines Flying Service, DMFS, Donald Jay, HondaJet, Howard V. Gregory, John M. Lowe, Piper | Leave a comment

HondaJet Design Recognized By AIAA

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – HondaJet designer, Michimasa Fujino, was presented the 2012 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Award, September 18, 2012, at the 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration and Operations (ATIO) Conference and the 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, October/November 2012 | Tagged AIAA, Burt Rutan, Garmin, Harry Hillaker, Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet, jet, Joseph Sutter, Leland Nicolai, Michimasa Fujino | Leave a comment