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A vroom in the air! When you hear the name Honda, you usually think of cars like City and Elevate, or scooters and bikes like Activa and CBR. But not many know that Honda also makes private jets. The company recently grabbed attention at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo when it showcased its HondaJet Elite II — a sleek and modern private jet that shows Honda’s skill in the skies too. The HondaJet Elite II is made for people who want speed, safety and comfort all in one. It is a very light business jet that offers great speed and efficiency. Performance And Range The HondaJet Elite II can fly at a top speed of 422 knots (782 km/h) and reach a height of 43,000 feet. The jet can travel up to 1,547 nautical miles (2,865 km) without refueling which makes it suitable for long trips. It climbs quickly at 4,100 feet per minute and needs only 3,699 feet of runway to take off. Landing requires 2,717 feet. Its Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) design helps improve fuel efficiency and creates more space in the cabin. The Elite II can seat one or two crew members along with up to seven passengers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RushLane (@rushlane) Design And Cabin Comfort The inside of the HondaJet Elite II is stylish and peaceful. The cabin has a clean Onyx and Steel colour theme, wooden floor patterns and soft LED lights. The seats are made of contoured leather with a swiveling function and are arranged in a club-style layout. There is an extra 3.0-inches of legroom. The jet also has a fully enclosed lavatory with ceiling lights. Honda has focused on keeping the cabin quiet by using sound-reducing materials. The in-cabin audio system is speakerless and provides clear and immersive sound without visible speakers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Motoring World (@motoring_world) More Features It also has a Garmin Autoland system which helps pilots fly safely and easily while Autoland can take control and safely land the jet during an emergency. The Autothrottle system automatically controls engine power in order to help manage speed and save fuel. Other systems like Automated Anti-Ice, Lighting and Pressurisation make flying easier for pilots. The Advanced Steering and Augmentation System (ASAS) improves control during takeoff and landing. The Automated Ground Spoilers enhance take-off and landing performance. Dimensions And Capacity The HondaJet Elite II is 42.62 feet long with a 39.76-foot wingspan and a height of 14.9 feet. The cabin is 17.8 feet long, 5 feet wide and 4.83 feet high. It has space for luggage in the nose and aft sections which is a total of 62 cubic feet. Pricing And Operating Costs In the US, the HondaJet Elite II costs about $6.95 million (approximately Rs. 57.2 crore), NewsBytes reported. The yearly operating cost can range between $700,000 (around Rs 6.1 crore) and $1.3 million (nearly Rs 12 crore) depending on flight hours, crew and maintenance. Variable costs like fuel and maintenance range from $1,175 (Rs 1 lakh) to $1,700 (Rs 1.5 lakh) per flight hour while fixed expenses such as hangar fees and insurance are estimated between $170,000 (Rs 1.5 crore) and $250,000 (Rs 2.21 crore) a year.
