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Honda Aircraft unveils 'racing' Elite
The Formula 1 racing team Scuderia Alpha Tauri, which is owned by the Austrian concern Red Bull, has presented a new business jet HondaJet Elite in a special livery. The presentation ceremony was personally attended by the President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Michimasa Fujino. As you can see from the photographs, the aircraft is registered in Austria, and the ceremony itself took place in Salzburg in the iconic Hangar 7. Earlier, Red Bull announced the acquisition of the HondaJet Elite, but this aircraft is still owned by the manufacturer. It is expected that the team's pilots will fly to the races in the new branded business jet.
In May 2018, at the European Business Aviation Exhibition EVACE 2018, the Honda Aircraft Company presented an upgraded version of the light aircraft, which was named the HondaJet Elite. The updated aircraft received an increased flight range by 17% (+396 km) and is equipped with a newly developed noise-absorbing air intake, which can significantly reduce the frequency noise of the engines, improving noise insulation in the cabin. In addition, the new aircraft's advanced avionics system includes additional performance management features for optimal flight planning, as well as automatic stabilization and protection features to enhance flight safety.
The HondaJet Elite inherits the aviation breakthroughs developed by Honda Aircraft, including natural laminar flow (NLF) technology and composite fuselage. The aircraft continues to be the most efficient, quietest, fastest and longest flight in its category.
There are currently about 40 HondaJet Elites in operation in the world.
